Profoundly Human
Reflections on Human Dignity and Discipleship in an Age of AI
A free guide for parish and diocesan leaders navigating ministry in the age of artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, communicate, and make decisions — and the Church is not exempt from that change. But as Pope Leo XIV reminds us, “ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human.”
Profoundly Human, written by ACST Catholic’s Terry Poplava, is a reflection for parish and diocesan leaders on what AI can never replace: encounter, presence, discernment, and prayer. Drawing on the lives of four saints, this guide offers a way to use technology wisely — without losing sight of the mission that technology can only ever serve.
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What You’ll Learn
- The dignity of the human person — why every parishioner is more than a record in a database, and what Pope St. John Paul II teaches leaders about seeing people, not managing them.
- The irreplaceable power of presence — how St. Teresa of Calcutta’s witness challenges ministries to keep human connection at the center, even as tools take on more of the workload.
- Wisdom over information — what St. Ignatius of Loyola can teach today’s leaders about discernment in a world of endless data.
- Where love begins — Teresa of Ávila on the interior life as the true source of ministry, not a retreat from it.
- A practical frame for technology in ministry — including the example of St. Carlo Acutis, and honest guidance on when tools genuinely serve your mission (and when they don’t).
About the Author
Terry Poplava serves as General Manager, ACST Catholic. As a cradle Catholic, his faith was lukewarm until he was confronted by the intense challenge and commitment he heard in the message about Stewardship: “What do I own and what owns me?” — which led him to executive roles at Our Sunday Visitor and Catholic Leadership Institute before his current focus on serving the Catholic Church at ACS Technologies. Terry has extensive experience working with churches across the U.S., supporting their planning, stewardship, and engagement efforts.
