Catholic Approach to Artificial Intelligence

Saturday, January 10

Catholic Approach to Artificial Intelligence

Conference for parents, guardians, and educators

Speakers

  • Brendan Newell
  • Darren O’Brien
  • John Brahier

Program

  • 9:00AM Mass
  • 9:45-10:00AM Light Breakfast
  • 10:15AM Talk 1
  • 11:00AM Break
  • 11:15AM Talk 2
  • 12:00PM Lunch
  • 1:00PM Rosary
  • 1:30PM Talk 3
  • 2:15PM Break
  • 2:30PM Q&A Panel
  • 3:00PM Holy Hour
  • 4:00PM Depart

Brendan Newell

Brendan Newell is a Principal Engineer at Microsoft, where he specializes in Cybersecurity for AI.  He is a Technical Contributor with the Rome Call for AI Ethics, a Vatican initiated consortium of business and academia that advises the Vatican on AI Issues. He has spoken at many conferences on this issue, as well as on EWTN.

In addition, he is a Technical Fellow for the AI and Faith initiative, which brings together multiple faith traditions to discuss AI.

Brendan is married with 6 children and is a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius parish in Sterling Heights, MI

Darren O’Brien, M.A., LLP

Darren O’Brien is a devout Catholic, licensed psychologist, and seasoned mental health professional with over 27 years of experience working with at-risk youth and families. Combining his deep faith with his extensive background in psychology, Darren offers a unique and compassionate perspective on the mental health and humanistic concerns surrounding Artificial Intelligence and social media in today’s world.

In addition to his professional practice, Darren has served in active Catholic ministry for more than 30 years. He is the founder and director of several ministries, including iNVICTUS Christus, a men’s ministry dedicated to strengthening Catholic identity and virtue. Darren also served as a state organizer for Michigan’s Unite Our Nation processional events, and is a founding signatory and regional leader for the National Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance (NCMLA).

A gifted and dynamic speaker, Darren has been featured on numerous media platforms including Ave Maria Radio, Shalom TV, and the Army of Apostles Podcast. His speaking style blends heartfelt storytelling, faith-filled insight, and professional expertise, inspiring audiences to encounter Christ more deeply in the modern age.

Beyond his ministry and professional life, Darren is a devoted husband to his wife, Christy, and a proud father of nine children. Together, they homeschooled their family for 15 years, embracing faith and family as the cornerstone of their lives.

John Brahier

John is the son of two Catholic school teachers from the Diocese of Toledo, husband (to Annie), and father of four children (with #5 arriving in May!). After studying math, theology, and secondary education at the University of Notre Dame, John spent ten years in ministry at Catholic schools: first as a high school math and theology teacher, then as director of campus ministry at Divine Child High School here in Dearborn, and – most recently – as associate superintendent of Catholic culture in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Broadly speaking, John is deeply motivated by the Church’s evangelizing mission – particularly in this apostolic age. This motivation, combined with his desire to apply new ideas and innovative thinking, led him to join Longbeard, the Catholic AI company that built Magisterium AI, where he currently serves as Director of Educational Engagement and works with a mission-driven team to develop AI tools at the service of the Church.

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