University to host second national conference on AI in Catholic education

April 25, 2026 - 02:28

Following the success of its inaugural event, the university has announced plans to host its second national conference focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and Catholic education. The upcoming conference builds upon the foundation laid in 2024, when the College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Dundon-Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics, organized the first-ever AI conference specifically tailored for Catholic higher education.

The forthcoming gathering aims to bring together educators, theologians, ethicists, and technology experts from across the nation to explore the evolving role of AI within faith-based learning environments. Organizers emphasize that the conference will address both the practical applications of AI in classrooms and the profound ethical questions raised by its rapid integration into academic life. Topics are expected to include the use of AI tools for personalized learning, the preservation of academic integrity, and the moral responsibilities of Catholic institutions in guiding students through a technology-driven world.

A key focus will be on how Catholic social teaching can inform the development and deployment of AI systems, ensuring that these technologies serve human dignity and the common good. The conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops designed to foster dialogue between technologists and those grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. By convening thought leaders from diverse disciplines, the university seeks to create a roadmap for integrating AI in ways that are both innovative and ethically sound, reaffirming the commitment of Catholic education to the formation of the whole person in a rapidly changing digital age.