Brave New Church: Artificial Intelligence, Faith and The Future of Christian Life
With Sister Ilia Delio
May 8 - 9, 2026
May 8 – 9
The Friars of the Atonement present a seminar for all ages:
Brave New Church: Artificial Intelligence, Faith, and the Future of Christian Life
Ilia Delio is a Franciscan Sister in Washington, D.C., a theologian, author, and professor. She holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair of Theology at Villanova University. Sister Ilia is the founder of the Center for Christogenesis, an online educational resource that promotes the vision of Teilhard de Chardin: the integration of science and religion. She joined us to speak on the future of the church in relation to artificial intelligence. Her keynote address will be on Friday night. Saturday brings more insights and group discussions. Come to spend the night, commute, or Zoom in.
Friday 5 PM Dinner
6:45 PM Conference
Saturday 8 AM Breakfast
9:45 AM Conference
12 PM Lunch
About the Leader
Sister Ilia Delio
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sister Ilia Delio O.S.F. Personal details Born Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Denomination Roman Catholic Occupation Franciscan sister, university professor, author, scientist Alma mater DeSales University Rutgers University Fordham University Ilia Delio is a Franciscan sister in Washington, D.C., theologian, author, and university professor. She holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair of Theology […]
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