The Cardinals' Forum
The Cardinals' Forum
An annual gathering that advocates the academic formation of seminarians and provides continuing education for the lay faithful about a topic of contemporary concern.
Panel discussions hosted by seminary faculty in endowed positions:
An annual gathering that advocates the academic formation of seminarians and provides continuing education for the lay faithful about a topic of contemporary concern.
Panel discussions hosted by seminary faculty in endowed positions:
"The Pastoral Impact of Artificial Intelligence"
"The Pastoral Impact of Artificial Intelligence"
Pope Francis has called Artificial Intelligence “an exciting and fearsome tool” that should be “at the service of humanity.” What exactly does that look like? As the world rushes headlong into the future – powered by promises of faster, better, more – how do we put Artificial Intelligence at the service of Almighty Omniscience?
Pope Francis has called Artificial Intelligence “an exciting and fearsome tool” that should be “at the service of humanity.” What exactly does that look like? As the world rushes headlong into the future – powered by promises of faster, better, more – how do we put Artificial Intelligence at the service of Almighty Omniscience?
Informative background reading:
“Expert calls rise of AI an ‘evangelical moment’ for Catholicism” (Crux, 8-12-24)
“Catholic Social Teaching Already Has a Lot to Say about AI” – OSV News (2-10-24)
“Artificial Intelligence and Peace” – message of Pope Francis (1-1-24)
“AI: The Church’s Response” – USCCB video (2023)
Informative background reading:
“Expert calls rise of AI an ‘evangelical moment’ for Catholicism” (Crux, 8-12-24)
“Catholic Social Teaching Already Has a Lot to Say about AI” – OSV News (2-10-24)
“Artificial Intelligence and Peace” – message of Pope Francis (1-1-24)
“AI: The Church’s Response” – USCCB video (2023)
Below are topics discussed in previous years with links to the remarks delivered by the panelists (where available) and related information.
Panelists’ Presentations
- introduction by Rev. Patrick Brady – Vice Rector of the Seminary
- Dr. John Haas – Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Rev. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Dr. Nathan Knutson – Lucille Francesco Chair of Sacred Music
Background
- Synod 2021-2024 website
- Instrumentum Laboris for the Oct 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Media Coverage
- promotional flier
- press release
- Video archive (by Kearns Media Consulting)
- Photo gallery (by Sarah Webb)
- CatholicPhilly.com article (by Matt Gambino) …
- reprinted on Catholic Review (Archdiocese of Baltimore)
- reprinted on The Dialog (Diocese of Wilmington)
Panelists’ Presentations:
- introduction by Rev. David Friel – Archdiocesan Vocations Director
- Dr. John Haas – Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Dr. Nathan Knutson – Lucille Francesco Chair of Sacred Music
Background
- Pope Francis, Desiderio desideravi, apostolic letter on “On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God” (29 June 2022)
Media Coverage
Panelists:
- Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Rev. Mr. Matthew Kuna – Church Communications Ecology Program @ ND
- Dr. John Haas – Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Dr. Nathan Knutson – Lucille Francesco Chair of Sacred Music
- Most Rev. Nelson Perez – Archbishop of Philadelphia
Media Coverage
Panelists:
- Rev. Robert Pesarchick (moderator) – VP for Academic Affairs
- Dr. John Haas – Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Dr. Nathan Knutson – Lucille Francesco Chair of Sacred Music
- Most Rev. Nelson Perez – Archbishop of Philadelphia
Background information
- “Theology of Co-Responsibility”
- Seminar (2020) at the McGrath Institute at the University of Notre Dame
- document from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
- document from the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy
- commentary on the Vatican document @ CatholicPhilly.com
Media Coverage
- Promotional flier
- Vimeo recording
- Photo gallery – speakers
- Photo gallery – event
- CatholicPhilly.com news article
Panelists:
- Rev. Robert Pesarchick – VP for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Nathan Knutson – Lucille Francesco Chair of Sacred Music
- Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Dr. John Haas – Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Most Rev. Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. – Archbishop of Philadelphia
(link to article on which the archbishop commented)
Media Coverage
- Livestream video
- Photo gallery
- Podcast @ Inside CatholicPhilly.com (July 22, 2019)
- Commentary @ CatholicPhilly.com (August 5, 2019)
Panelists
- Rev. Robert Pesarchick – VP for Academic Affairs
- Dr. John Haas – for the Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Most Rev. Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. – Archbishop of Philadelphia
Media Coverage
Panelists
- Rev. Robert Pesarchick – VP for Academic Affairs
- Dr. John Haas – for the Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Most Rev. Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. – Archbishop of Philadelphia
Panelists
- Fr. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R. – Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology
- Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS – for the Cardinal Foley Chair of Social Communications
- Most Rev. Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. – Archbishop of Philadelphia
