Dr. John A. Di Camillo / The National Catholic Bioethics Center (Left), The National Catholic Bioethics Center (Right)
CV NEWS FEED // The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) has named John A. Di Camillo as its seventh president, marking a new chapter for the organization dedicated to advancing Catholic bioethics. He succeeds Joseph Meaney, who served as president for five years before transitioning to a senior fellowship role in 2024.
The NCBC Board of Directors finalized Di Camillo’s appointment Dec. 13, and the change took effect Jan. 1.
“Throughout my time at the Center, my colleagues have helped to equip me for this great responsibility,” Di Camillo said. “I am constantly inspired by their deep love for Christ and His Church, their bioethical expertise, and their tireless commitment to the dignity of the human person. I am humbled to lead this exceptional team.”
Di Camillo has been associated with the NCBC since 2011, where he has served in various capacities, including as an ethicist and, most recently, as director of the personal ethics consultations department, supervising a team of interns, fellows, and ethicists.
NCBC Board of Directors Chair Archbishop Gregory Aymond described Di Camillo as well-prepared to lead the organization, citing his experience and contributions to the Center.
“For several years, my fellow board members and I have been impressed with the work of Dr. John Di Camillo at the NCBC, especially his leadership of the personal consultations department,” Archbishop Aymond said. “Dr. Di Camillo is the ideal leader to bring the Center to new levels of excellence.”
The appointment follows an interim period led by John Haas, who served as NCBC president from 1996 to 2019. Haas noted Di Camillo’s development during his tenure at the Center and expressed confidence in his leadership abilities.
“It was one of the great joys of my time leading the NCBC to hire Dr. Di Camillo and to witness his growth into a capable leader and advocate for the mission of The National Catholic Bioethics Center,” Dr. Haas said. “I have full confidence in his abilities and in the remarkable team that supports him. The future of the Center is bright with Dr. Di Camillo at the helm, and I look forward to seeing the great work that will be realized in the years ahead.”
Di Camillo has delivered numerous presentations on bioethics, participated in workshops for clergy and medical professionals, and collaborated with hospital ethics committees. His academic background includes a summa cum laude undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, with majors in biological behavior and Italian studies and a doctorate in bioethics from the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome.
