Join the Canonically Speaking host Fr Paul Hayward as he speaks with Fr Pius Collins, O.Praem.

Fr Collins is a canon of the Canonry of Our Lady of Sorrows, Peckham in London. He was born in Nottingham and studied theology in Oxford, London, and Rome, as well as canon law at KU Leuven (Belgium).

He joined the Norbertine Order in 2011 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. He has served in various roles since his ordination, including those of Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of Brentwood, Chaplain of Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford Campus), and Editor of the Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

Currently he serves on tribunals in the UK, Norway, and the United States; he is also pursuing a doctorate in canon law, on the topic of the “divorce mentality”.

Host - Fr Paul Hayward

Music - Solfeggietto in C minor - C.P.E. Bach played by Imma Setiadi [https://www.immasetiadi.com]

Artwork - the opening page of Gratian’s Decretum or Concordia discordantium canonum.For questions, comments and suggestions, feel free to contact the show:

canonicallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com

Join Canonically Speaking host Fr Paul Hayward as he speaks with Dr Eugene Gan.

Dr Gan is Professor of Interactive Media, Communications, and Fine Art at Franciscan University of Steubenville. An expert in digital media, technology, and communications, he has spent many years helping students, educators, and families understand the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies.

Drawing on his experience as an academic, artist, media producer, and author of Infinite Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media, in this episode he offers an accessible introduction to artificial intelligence, explaining what AI is, and what it is not. The conversation explores the relationship between technology and human intelligence, the benefits and risks of AI, and the principles that should guide its ethical use.

Although primarily prompted by questions of interest to canon lawyers, Dr Gan’s insights will be helpful for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of artificial intelligence and its impact on the individual person and on society as a whole.

Dr Gan also has a website “Bandwidth: Encountering Christ in the Media” at

https://eugenegan.weebly.com/.

Host - Fr Paul Hayward

Music - Solfeggietto in C minor - C.P.E. Bach played by Imma Setiadi [https://www.immasetiadi.com]

Artwork - the opening page of Gratian’s Decretum or Concordia discordantium canonum.For questions, comments and suggestions, feel free to contact the show:

canonicallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com

Join Canonically Speaking host Fr Paul Hayward as he speaks with Dr Pia Matthews.

Dr Matthews is a senior lecturer at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, and a member of the formation team at Allen Hall Seminary Chelsea. Her PhD doctorate explored the notion of the person in patristic theology and philosophy, applying insights from Trinitarian theology and Christology to contemporary issues concerning the person in bioethics. Her research interests include the vocation, contribution, and spirituality of people with disabilities and of people living with dementia.

In 2015 Pope Francis appointed Pia as an expert to the XIV Ordinary General Assembly Synod of Bishops, on the Family.

Pia has co-authored a book – along with Deacon Joseph Cortis, founder of Caritas Leeds, and former healthcare lecturer – entitled “Journeying Together: Accompanying People Living With Dementia” (2023, ISBN 0852316267), which is intended as a practical, spiritual, and ethical guide to supporting those with dementia.

One of the topics the book deals with is the question of the administration of the sacraments to those suffering from dementia, which is the central theme of this podcast.

Host - Fr Paul Hayward

Music - Solfeggietto in C minor - C.P.E. Bach played by Imma Setiadi [https://www.immasetiadi.com]

Artwork - the opening page of Gratian’s Decretum or Concordia discordantium canonum.For questions, comments and suggestions, feel free to contact the show:

canonicallyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com