Leadership Announcement from Cardinal Leo re: Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute

8 October 2025

Re: Leadership Announcement – Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute

My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI), I would like to share news of the retirement of Dr. Moira McQueen and the appointment of Mr. Eoin Connolly as Executive Director and Dr. Patricia Murphy as Program Director.

I invite you to refer to the detailed announcement from the CCBI providing additional information regarding these most qualified individuals.

As noted in the CCBI communique, we wish to extend immense gratitude to Dr. McQueen for her outstanding contributions to the Catholic community locally, nationally and globally, over so many years. May she enjoy a well-deserved retirement as we give thanks for her tremendous leadership and tireless efforts to serve the Church.

We also welcome with great joy Mr. Connolly and Dr. Murphy, who will share their many gifts and talents to propel the CCBI forward at a time where faith-infused research, education and guidance on ethical issues is urgently needed to support our clergy, healthcare professionals, educators and Catholics throughout the country. Both individuals have commenced most recently their work with the CCBI and Dr. McQueen will be available as a liaison where required to ensure a smooth transition.

Let us give thanks for all those who have guided the CCBI faithfully for so many years as we pray for this next chapter of ministry and service to God’s people to be filled with inspiration, ardour and abundant fruit.

Sincerely yours in Jesus with Mary,

Frank Cardinal Leo
Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto