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Human Dignity – The Inner Life – May 26, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Human Dignity

  • (10:45) Identity of human Dignity
  • Why does the Church even care about AI?
  • (18:31) Nick – In a couple months, it would be nice to go back to this to see how the public has digested it. Militia of the Immaculate…look at encyclicals. We have a duty to uphold and live a life worthy and protect the venerable. We’re called to be missionary disciples. Hold the identity of all.
  • Tom -Remember back in 3rd grade…had to use the bathroom. Janitor was in there and asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Said I didn’t want to be a janitor and he told me there’s dignity in every job you do.

(25:23) Break 1

  • Is AI all bad?
  • (32:12) Erica – Separate time talent and treasure from the idea that we’re not needing to do anything to be valuable to God. Trying to be fruitful with the gifts he’s given us.
  • How does human interaction get lost in technology?

(38:21) Break 2

  • Margo – For the people who are not intellectually able. I work with some of them. They get caught up with a lot of scams…tend to be gullible. As things advance with AI, grows worse. Their level of comprehension is more challenging.
  • (42:33) Mary Alice – There’s an epidemic of loneliness. I’ve asked them to stop texting me. I understand there’s so many who are craving to get together, but guys play with hand held devices and have little social skills.
  • (47:52) How does upholding human dignity help society to flourish?

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.