Catholic Connection – March 13, 2024 – Hr 2
Dr. Jeff Kleck tells us about a new Catholic research university, CatholicTech, opening in Castel Gandolfo. Maureen Ferguson talks about how we can protect kids from the dangers of smartphones.
Segment 1 – Intro & News
Segment 2 – CatholicTech in Castel Gandolfo
Dr. Jeff Kleck tells us about a new Catholic research university, CatholicTech, set to open this Fall. They are located in Castel Gandolfo in Italy and “hope to educate the next generation of Catholic saints, scholars, and scientists. CatholicTech is seeking U.S. accreditation and will offer wonderful research opportunities for our undergraduates, thanks to our research ties at MIT, the Vatican Observatory, and a number of companies and start-ups in the tech space.” (Originally aired February 16, 2024)
Jeff Kleck, Ph.D. is Dean of Academics Chairman, Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization at the Catholic Institute of Technology.
Segment 3 & 4 – How We Can Protect Kids From the Dangers of Smartphones
“What is the appropriate age to give my kid a smartphone and access to social media? Once I let the genie out of the bottle, as my teenagers turn into screenagers, how do I protect them from online harms? These are questions that vex every parent in America.” Maureen Ferguson joins us today. (Originally aired February 21, 2024)
Maureen Ferguson is Senior Policy Advisor for The Catholic Association. Maureen has appeared on numerous television interviews, including CNN, FOX News, PBS, ABC World News Tonight, Nightline, EWTN, and C-SPAN giving commentary on the Catholic faith, religious liberty and conscience rights, and right-to-life issues. Her writing on these topics has been published and she has been quoted in various print outlets, including Politico, FoxNews.com, Reuters, Bloomberg, The Hill, National Review Online, and RealClearReligion.com.
Parents, Here’s How We Can Protect Kids From the Dangers of Smartphones
