Our People

Board of Trustees

Bishop Marcus Stock (Chair)

Born in London in 1961, Bishop Marcus studied Theology at Oxford University and the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. Ordained a priest in 1988 for the Archdiocese of Birmingham, he served as Director of Schools before becoming General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference. He was consecrated and installed as the tenth Bishop of Leeds in November 2014.

Susan Rix

Sue was appointed as a trustee in 2014. She retired as Deputy Headteacher of a Catholic Secondary School, responsible for pastoral care, and was honoured with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education from Leeds Trinity University, where she now serves as an ex-officio Governor.

Deacon Joseph Cortis

Rev. Dr. Joseph Cortis has a background in adult and mental health nursing, including a senior lecturer role at the University of Leeds. He served as Chair of Dewsbury and District Community Health Council for six years. Deacon Joe has been Co-Ordinator of Caritas Leeds since 2016 and joined the Board of Catholic Care Trustees in 2015.

Maureen Fletcher

Maureen was appointed in 2015. She qualified as a teacher in 1976 and taught in a variety of schools in the Leeds Diocese before retiring as Headteacher of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Batley Carr. She is an experienced Catechist and Minister in her parish.

Kevin Devers

Kevin Devers is a trustee of Catholic Care. Born in Headingley of Irish heritage, he qualified as a solicitor in 2005 after studying at the University of Leeds, developing a successful practice before retiring. Kevin is a proud father of three and has a deep interest in mental health and development issues, especially autism.

Mgr Donal Lucey

Mgr Lucey was appointed in 2007 and is also the Charity’s Spiritual Adviser. He is also a trustee of the House of Light Leeds and Faith and Light Chaplain. Mgr Lucey is also a Trustee of Faith and Light UK and is the National Chaplain for Faith and Light.

Tim Parr

Timothy is a chartered accountant and tax adviser who attended St Thomas Aquinas Grammar School before reading law at Bristol University. He works as a senior tax partner at RSM in Leeds. Tim joined the Catholic Care board in 2006, serves as vice chair and chairs the finance and property sub-committee.

Fr. Martin Kelly

Originally from Northern Ireland, Fr. Martin Kelly has been a priest of the Diocese of Leeds for 22 years. Currently he’s parish priest of Holy Redeemer Parish in Huddersfield. As well as being a trustee of Catholic Care, he also serves as trustee of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust and the Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust.

Julie Jones

Julie was appointed in 2023. For the past 24 years she had worked for North Yorkshire County Council, Adult Learning.

Ian Bannister

Ian was appointed as a trustee in 2024. A member of the Bradford Catenians, he undertakes work with them on Catholic school appeals. Ian has enjoyed a long career as a mechanical engineer, working for multi-national corporations in various roles and travelling extensively worldwide managing engineering and sales teams.

Bob Kilcoyne

Bob was appointed to the Board in 2024. Now retired, he has worked in social care and procurement across local government and education. Bob is an active member of St John Vianney parish in Leeds and a cub leader with the Immaculate Heart cub group.

Simon Meek

Simon was appointed in 2025. He is a solicitor, working in Leeds with over 30 years experience, specialising in property investment, development and management – including residential and “later living”.

Senior Leadership Team

Matt Lomas

Matt Lomas (Chief Executive Officer) joined Catholic Care in 2025 following an 18-year career in the NHS across pre-hospital and inpatient settings. A registered paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council, he has held senior leadership roles within the NHS, emergency services, and the voluntary sector.

Rachel Wilkinson

Rachel Wilkinson (Head of Services) is an educational and care therapeutic practitioner with over 30 years of interdisciplinary experience. This has included completing a headship in a specialist provision, taking it from special measures to Good in one year, leading to a senior leadership role in a local authority.

Chade O'Brien

Chade O’Brien (Head of Corporate Services) joined Catholic Care in 2026 having held senior operational roles across the retail and commercial sectors, covering premises, health & safety and team logistics. He now leads the charity’s facilities, HR, IT, governance and health & safety functions, with a focus on operational excellence and cost efficiency.