August 7 ,2026;In this engaging episode of Dony's Encounter hosted by Donald Pereira on Budkulo Media, Fr. Anil Ivan Fernandes (Director of Canara Communication Centre, Mangaluru) shares a deep dive into how Artificial Intelligence, digital media, and cybersecurity are transforming our daily lives, religious institutions, and local culture.

 July 5, 2026:Addressing the critical need for digital literacy in today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, Guardian Angels Church, Angelore, hosted an interactive workshop titled "Smart & Safe Youth in the AI & Digital World" on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Held at the Golden Jubilee Memorial Hall, the collaborative session brought together approximately 200 children, youth, and their parents to foster a shared understanding of digital wellbeing and cyber security.

The initiative was jointly organized by the parish's Commission for Education, Youth Commission, and Commission for Social Communication.

 AUG 2,2026: In commemoration of the 'Year of Children', St Antony Church, Ujire, organized ‘Genesis 2K26’, a comprehensive student empowerment camp, at the Anugraha English Medium Primary School Hall on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Jointly hosted by the Catholic Sabha Ujire Unit, the Commission for the Family, and the Commission for Education, the day-long event focused on preparing Gen Alpha students and their parents for modern career opportunities, financial planning, and emerging technologies. 

July 25 ,2026: The AI Video Editing Studio hosted a hands-on workshop for the Hospital + Nursing College Media Team on _AI-Integrated Digital Storytelling_. 

They learned to create impactful videos, reels, and campaigns that make medical and health awareness simple, visual, and human. 

From hospital to community — our media team is now equipped to tell stories that matter. 

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Faculty Development Programme on AI Integrated Content Creation for Medical Professionals of @fathermullerhomoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Deralakatte from March to June, 2026. Grateful to Fr Nilesh Crasta and coordinator Dr Reshel for this invaluable opportunity. 

Our dedicated millennial educators are leading the way by integrating cutting-edge AI tools into the classroom. We are proud to create a dynamic, tech-forward environment that bridges the gap and inspires our Gen Z and Gen Alpha students to thrive in a digital world 

Empowering educators with modern teaching skills, particularly those integrated with AI. This initiative aims to transform classrooms, fostering quality education through innovative pedagogical approaches at Mount Carmel School, Thatteguppe, Mariapura, Bangalore 

AI for Educators at ST Joseph English Medium High School Adyarpadav- Neermarga

The School Media Leadership AI Bootcamp 2026 organised by the brought together students to explore the exciting world of Media, Leadership & Artificial Intelligence. Over two inspiring days — Thursday, May 14 & 15 — participants engaged in creative storytelling, digital media production, AI-powered content creation, communication skills, and leadership formation for the digital era. A dynamic journey of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and future-ready learning!

A Dynamic Learning Experience for Educators, Entrepreneurs, and Students in Media, AI, and Digital Storytelling 

One day workshop on Ai for Teachers at St Michael's English Medium School, Hubli

#Ailiteracy, #AiLumina #aiworkshop #artificialintelligence #digitalministry

Pillar I – Excellence in Education, organized a comprehensive workshop titled “Next Gen Learning – AI Toolbox for Education and Research” on 06 December 2025.

@anil_fdes was the resource person.

St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, successfully hosted a specialized Management Development Program (MDP) focused on prompt engineering and ai tools for clergy and religious on November 26. The programme, organized by the Department of Business Administration, equipped spiritual leaders with essential skills for leveraging Artificial Intelligence in their work and ministry. 

"Cyber Sapiens: Smart Youth in the AI Era” — a media literacy session for the ICYM members of Pezar Deanery, Diocese of Mangalore, held on 10 August 2025 at Gurpur-Kaikamba, Mangalore. Canara Communication Centre Mangalore 

"Be Smart, Be Safe Online": Mangalore Diocese Equips Over 100 with Cyber Safety Skills in Moodbidri

MOODBIDRI, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025: In a timely and crucial initiative, the Commission for Social Communication of the Diocese of Mangalore, in collaboration with the St. Mathew's Deanery (Moodbidri Varado), successfully organized a comprehensive training program on "Cyber Safety" today. The event, held at the Corpus Christi Church Hall, drew an enthusiastic crowd of around 100 participants from 14 parishes across the deanery.

It was a joy to serve as the resource person at the workshop “AI in Healthcare: Revolutionising Patient Care” held at Vidyarathna Nursing College, Udupi on 23 Aug2025

Both nursing students and staff members explored how Artificial Intelligence is transforming patient care.

AI for Professional Excellence organised by ICYM Attur Karkal, Udupi Diocese #AI #AIinEducation #karkala #AIForYouth in association with Canara Communication Centre Mangalore 

August 6, 2025 Organised by Canara Communication Centre

Empowering educators for the digital era! A focused Media Training session was held for the media team and interested teachers of Sacred Heart English Medium School, Madanthyar under the theme: “Transforming School Media with AI for an Effective Digital Presence.”The session explored the use of AI tools for media content creation, storytelling, and digital outreach – equipping participants with practical skills to enhance the school’s online identity.A strategic step in integrating technology with education for mission-driven communication.

Honoured to lead a session on Responsible AI in Research & Education for the faculty at Manipal College of Nursing. We covered practical tools, prompt engineering, and the vital topic of academic integrity. Thank you, #MCON, for the wonderful engagement! 

Little Flower HighSchool, Kinnigoli, successfully hosted a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) session on "Media-literate parents: Responsibility regarding cybercrime, AI technology, and children's media life" on July 25, 2025.

The session covered crucial topics such as media literacy, cyber safety, AI tools, parental control, and constructive media use.

We aim to empower parents with the knowledge to guide their children in the digital world.

Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand, July 1, 2025: In a visionary move to integrate technology with education and transform leadership and learning, the educational institutions of the Diocese of Bareilly organised a five-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop from June 25 to 30, 2025. The training empowered over 350 educators, principals, institutional heads, priests, religious sisters, and technical staff across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand with cutting-edge AI tools for education, administration, and ministry. 

Carmel School CBSE, Kotekar, marked a transformative step in modern education by organizing a pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop on 26th May 2025. The event, designed to equip educators with cutting-edge AI tools and forward-thinking teaching strategies, brought together 60 participants, including the Principal, institutional heads, technical staff, and teachers. 

West Bengal, 30 March, 2025 – The Diocese of Asansol has taken a major step in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education and pastoral administration through a five-day workshop.

Karwar, Dec 16: The Karwar Diocese Education Society (KDES) hosted a groundbreaking workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to equip educators with the skills and knowledge needed to revolutionize classroom teaching. The workshop was held on Sunday, December 15 at St Joseph PU College, Karwar, and brought together principals, institutional heads, technical staff, and teachers from KDES-managed institutions. 

NOV 11: “Now I am confident to explore the vast world of AI. I realize now that AI doesn’t take away jobs if we learn to use it. It actually enhances our creativity when applied ethically,” the principal of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva, said after attending the November 11 workshop at the Anugraha Pastoral Centre, Udupi, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

#AIInEducation #TransformingEducation #AIWorkshop #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #EmpoweringTeachers #ailumina

Oct 08 : The Ursuline Franciscan Educational Society (UFES), convened an impactful meeting for principals, headmistresses, and wardens at Somarpann, Generalate, Deralakatte. The event, designed to equip the educational leadership with cutting-edge knowledge and tools, focused primarily on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. 

#AI&Church #Transformingpastoralministry #AIWorkshop #AI&Faith #Ai&Catechism #EmpoweringReligiousLeaders #ailumina

SEPT 15: AI workshop for profession, passion, pastoral, productivity and Creativity  at  Valencia Church Mangalore in association with Canara Communication Centre Mangalore 

Join us as we explore the future of ministry and daily life through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. This AI workshop, held for the UFS congregation in Mangalore at Assisi Central School, Bhagambila on September 1, 2024, aims to empower religious sisters with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their spiritual and community work. Discover how AI can enhance mission-driven efforts and provide innovative solutions to support religious life and service.

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🌟 Empowering Our Parishes with NO-CODE-NO-COST WEBSITES 🌟

JULY 17: The Commission for Social Communication, Mangalore Diocese organized a groundbreaking workshop titled "No-Code No-Cost Website for Parishes" at Shanthi Kiran Hall, Bajjodi, Mangalore. 🖥️✨

135 representatives from 86 parishes explored the potential of Google Sites for creating parish websites with no cost and no coding skills needed. 🌐🙏

The workshop featured hands-on sessions led by my expert resource team. Participants learned how to use GOOGLE SITES,  Canva for graphic design, best practices for website management, and technical details like custom themes, content moderation, and SEO techniques. 🖌️📈

A huge thank you to everyone who coordinated and participated in this event. Our parishes are now ready to embrace their digital future! 🚀💒

#DigitalTransformation #NoCode #MangaloreDiocese #ParishWebsite #EmpoweringCommunities #FaithInTheDigitalAge #ChurchTech #GoogleSites #Canva #SEOTips #CommunityEngagement #DigitalChurch