Newbridge woman appointed head of major Irish charity

A Newbridge woman has been appointed to head up the Society of Missionary Children, one of the oldest children’s charities in Ireland.

Missionary Children is governed by World Missions Ireland which supports missionaries and mission projects in up to 80 countries throughout the world.

Julieann Moran, originally from Moorefield Park in the town, has been appointed to the post of National Secretary of Missionary Children which encourages a spirit of sharing, caring and praying for children in the developing world.

A Master’s graduate in Theology from St Patrick’s College in Maynooth, Julieann has a long track record of working in both an ecclesial and educational role and worked for the Bishops Conference for the past six years. She served on the National Faith Development Team and also worked for the CSMA.

Enthusiastic about her new role Julieann says, “I am thrilled to secure this position. As an organisation World Missions Ireland does amazing work and I am so glad to be now part of it.  I am so looking forward to working with children and the schools who actively and generously support Missionary Children.  I am delighted to see that there is still enormous good will towards Missionary Children. Kids are by their nature open, generous and they hate to see others suffering in any way. They love getting involved in the many projects Missionary Children organises every year and they love hearing updates from our many mission projects."

Passionate about people no matter where they are on their journey of Faith, Julieann says “Where there are children there are great opportunities to enable them to develop missionary hearts. There is great scope in this job and my vision is to encourage Parishes to support their youngest parishioners as they learn to pray for and share with others who need their help."

Fr. Maurice Hogan, SSC, National Director for World Missions Ireland warmly welcomed Julieann’s appointment saying “We are lucky to have a woman of her talent, wisdom and enthusiasm and Julieann is another very valuable addition to our team here."