Vicar of the Founder Lecture Series
Tuesday, November 25, 12:00-1:30 pm
St. Ninian Place, Antigonish
Fr. Philip Larrey, PH.D., is a Catholic priest, author, and professor of philosophy at BostonCollege, and former Chair of Logic and Epistemology at the Pontifical Lateran University in the Vatican.
His scholarly work focuses on the philosophy of knowledge, critical thinking, and the impact of the digital era on society.
Fr. Larrey was a featured speaker at the annual plenary of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in September 2025.
“When I’m at conferences the common denominator is that people are afraid of this technology,” said Larrey in an interview with the Catholic Register. “At the same time, I say ‘let’s not be naïve.’ We know that the risks are high, but don’t be afraid. Fear doesn’t come from God.
“This one person asked me in a conference: ‘do you think that God is happy with AI?’ and I said, ‘yes, because God gave us the capacity to create.’ ”
Fr. Larrey has authored several publications on technology, including Futuro ignoto (IF Press) and Connected World (Penguin), which explore the profound effects of digital advancements on modern life. His most recent book, Artificial Humanity, published in 2019, offers a deep philosophical analysis of AI’s significance for humanity.
In January 2025, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Dicastery for Culture and Education published Antiqua et Nova: Note on the relationship of artificial intelligence and human intelligence
All are invited to attend the Vicar of the Founder lecture. Admission is free.
Fr. Larrey’s presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer sessions.
