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SUMMARY:A.I. Is Transforming Society: Are Catholics Ready?
DESCRIPTION:AI Symposium \n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 18 @ 8:00 am – October 18 @ 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow should Catholics respond to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence? What ethical\, spiritual\, and human questions does AI pose for the Church\, for society\, and for each of us? \n\n\n\nJoin the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary and St. Mary’s University for a thought-provoking\, two-day symposium exploring the intersection of faith\, technology\, and humanity. Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition\, this event brings together theologians\, ethicists\, tech experts\, and Church leaders to reflect on the promises and perils of AI. \n\n\n\nWith keynote addresses\, panel discussions\, and practical workshops\, the symposium will examine: \n\n\n\n\nThe ethical use of AI in light of human dignity\n\n\n\nThe impact of AI on education\, work\, and community\n\n\n\nAI’s implications for pastoral care\, evangelization\, and Catholic ministry\n\n\n\nHow the Church can guide and lead in the age of artificial intelligence\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?Clergy\, religious\, educators\, students\, tech professionals\, and anyone interested in the future of faith in an AI-driven world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday & Saturday\, October 17 & 18\, 2025​Where: McGivney Hall\, St. Mary’s University \n\n\n\nHotel Accommodations:\n\n\n\nIf you require accommodation\, we recommend the Wingate by Wyndham Calgary South – 400 Midpark Way SE East\, Calgary\, AB T2X 3S4   Phone: 403.514.0099.  This hotel is a 7 minute drive from Saint Mary’s University. \n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\nAttendee – $100.00 \n\n\n\nClergy – $50.00 \n\n\n\nStudent – $50.00 \n\n\n\nTICKETS SOLD OUT – Waitlist is in effect \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram & Speakers\n\n\n\nThe two-day gathering will be led by Bishop William McGrattan in prayer through Mass\, opening reflections\, and keynote on “AI and Catholic Works”\, alongside St. Mary’s University leaders Lisa Laskowski and John Deausy\, who will guide synodal-style listening sessions throughout the program.Scholars and practitioners\, including Steven Umbrello\, Matthew Harvey Sanders\, Louise Lodevole\, and Dr. Ed Tse will explore AI through the lenses of Catholic doctrine\, human dignity\, family life\, and societal impact. With opportunities for dialogue\, panel discussions\, and guided reflection. \n\n\n\nVIEW PROGRAM
URL:https://stmu.ca/event/ai_conference/
LOCATION:McGivney Hall\, 14500 Bannister Road\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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