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Community Conversations: The Human Person in the Age of AI (in-person)

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 Community Conversations: The Human Person in the Age of AI (in-person)
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Come together with curious minds from our community here at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and Viterbo University to explore the implications of being human in the age of AI. In this time of transformation, digital communication and artificial intelligence are rapidly shifting the ground beneath our feet. Bring your curiosity, fears, doubts and perhaps even excitement to this community conversation. We are called to live into these questions with hope, discernment and responsible action. All are welcome.
Each session will include a simple meal and a presentation on the background, implications and potential actions we can take; facilitated discussion in small groups; and time for reflection and questions.
Come to any or all of three scheduled sessions:
NOVEMBER 3: Emily Dykman
https://fsc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26SDY11737
NOVEMBER 10: Fr. Michael Weldon, OFM
https://fsc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26SDY11738
NOVEMBER 17: Sean Martin
https://fsc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26SDY11739
Each includes a light dinner (soup and sandwich).
Freewill offerings are appreciated.
www.FSCenter.org | 608-791-5295

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Emily Dykman is chairwoman and professor of Religious Studies and Theology, and the director of Core Curriculum at Viterbo University. Emily teaches undergraduate courses in general theology, Liturgy and worship, sacraments, Scripture and leadership. Her recent research has involved participation in several national conversations on vocational exploration and discernment practices with emerging adults.
Earning a Doctor of Ministry in Liturgy from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in 2002, Fr. Michael Weldon, OFM, served on the faculties of Sacred Heart Hales Corners and Franciscan School of Theology in San Diego. He came to Viterbo in 2023 after nine years as rector of St. Mary’s Basilica in Phoenix to serve as assistant chaplain for mission and adjunct in Religious Studies.
Sean Martin is an assistant professor in the Religious Studies Department at Viterbo University. He specializes in the American Catholic experience, Catholic social thought, and Catholic fundamentalism and Christian nationalism. He lives with his wife and two children in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
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Franciscan Spirituality Center, 700 10th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601-4791, United States

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