

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Diocese of Pittsburgh Speaker Series- "Being Church in an AI-Shaped World" w/ Will Smith (Afternoon)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The digital world is no longer optional—it is the mission field. From online communication to livestreamed worship to the growing influence of AI, we are navigating a culture that is changing faster than ever.

This workshop offers a grounded, Catholic approach to leading faithfully in a digital age. Participants will explore how the Church has gradually entered the digital mission field, what Church teaching says about technology and human dignity, and how AI can support without replacing presence, discernment, or relationship. This session is practical, pastoral, and designed for those who want clarity, confidence, and practical strategies for today’s digital realities.
 
Will is the Director of Liturgy and Music at Mount Saint Peter Parish, with more than two decades of experience in ministry and music.  He also draws on nearly a decade of digital marketing expertise, speaking at both ministry and business events to help leaders bridge the gap between faith and technology.  His passion is making the complex – musical, liturgical, or digital – clear and approachable in service of the Church’s mission.

Register: https://diopitt.org/diocesan-speaker-series
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsburgh/diocese-of-pittsburgh-speaker-series-being-church-in-an-ai-shaped-world-w-will-smith-afternoon/200029763457611
- **Event Categories**: workshops, live-music, digital-marketing
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsburgh
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222
- **lat**: 40.42069
- **long**: -80.06913
- **full address**: 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Diocese of Pittsburgh Speaker Series- "Being Church in an AI-Shaped World" w/ Will Smith (Afternoon) being held?
  - **A:** Diocese of Pittsburgh Speaker Series- &quot;Being Church in an AI-Shaped World&quot; w/ Will Smith (Afternoon) takes place on Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Diocese of Pittsburgh Speaker Series- "Being Church in an AI-Shaped World" w/ Will Smith (Afternoon)?
  - **A:** Diocese of Pittsburgh Speaker Series- &quot;Being Church in an AI-Shaped World&quot; w/ Will Smith (Afternoon) is organized by Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Diocese of Pittsburgh Speaker Series- &quot;Being Church in an AI-Shaped World&quot; w/ Will Smith (Afternoon) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Diocese of Pittsburgh Speaker Series- &quot;Being Church in an AI-Shaped World&quot; w/ Will Smith (Afternoon) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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