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About Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes
About Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes
Reverend Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes, a Roman Catholic priest ordained in 2017 for the Diocese of Mangalore, brings a fervent dedication to his mission. Originating from Nainad-Madanthyar, he is a dynamic communicator and media enthusiast, utilizing his talents to foster connections among individuals and promote media literacy. READ MORE 👉🏻
Fr Anil possesses a robust background in journalism and media communication, distinguished with a Gold Medal in Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMC) from St Aloysius College, (Autonomous) Mangaluru. Beyond his clerical duties, Fr Anil excels as a Google Certified AI coach, graphic designer, photographer, documentary and short film-maker, adept audio-video editor, web designer, and Ultra-Modern Digital Bible Quiz and GK Quiz conductor.
Fr Anil serves as a resource person on crucial topics such as media education, cyber security, digital well-being, mobile addiction, social media, digital media marketing, and artificial intelligence (AI). His extensive experience includes conducting workshops and seminars for children, youth, adults, teachers, and parents in educational institutions, establishing himself as a formator, spiritual mentor, and tech guide.
Recently, Fr Anil, in partnership with Mr Leo Victor Zalki, an Oracle and Google certified mentor specializing in AI, has been energetically organizing workshops on Artificial Intelligence. These workshops, held both offline and online in Mangalore and various other locations, target AI enthusiasts across India and globally. Together, they have delivered enriching sessions on AI to teachers in educational institutions, clergy, religious sisters, seminarians, and students alike. Their mission of empowerment on AI has reached to1000+ Priests and seminarians, 3000+ Teachers and Educators, 2000+ Youth and professionals. [More: www.ailumina.in]
Currently serving as the Director of the Canara Communication Centre, Fr Anil oversees media management for the Diocese of Mangalore, orchestrating the production of diverse media content. His multifaceted role extends to writing media content, reporting news stories, and serving as the Diocesan Secretary for the Commission for Social Communication, along with being a valuable member of the Diocesan PR Team.
In addition to his media responsibilities, Fr Anil has held various pastoral positions, including Assistant Parish Priest of Rosario Cathedral, Rector of Gladsom Home Minor Seminary, and Diocesan Vocation Promoter.
Fr Anil is an active participant in the SIGNIS World Fraternity, a global movement uniting professionals in communication media. Recognized as a TOT in Film Appreciation from SIGNIS Asia Cine Desk, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the realm of media.
A devoted priest, Fr Anil channels his passion and talents to serve the Church and the community. A gifted communicator and media professional, he remains steadfast in his commitment to fostering connections among individuals and promoting media literacy, connecting humanity to God, and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ through the transformative power of communication and new media.
Aim
Aim
To make the TRUTH (Christ) known to all using all modern tools of communication in the new era of the Internet and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Vision
Vision
Connecting people to Jesus and one another through New Media
Mission
Mission
To present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people and to make the Church more communicative by effectively using communication tools and social media networks
Recent Workshops
🌟Shimoga Diocese Education Society Empowers Educators with AI Skills🌟
🌟Shimoga Diocese Education Society Empowers Educators with AI Skills🌟
Shimoga, JAN 11: The Diocese of Shimoga took a significant stride towards revolutionizing classroom teaching by hosting a pioneering workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Organized by the Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS) and Mount Carmel Education Society (MCES), the event aimed to equip educators with innovative AI tools and methodologies.
🌟Karwar Diocese Education Society hosts workshop on AI for transformative teaching🌟
🌟Karwar Diocese Education Society hosts workshop on AI for transformative teaching🌟
Karwar, Dec 16: The Karwar Diocese Education Society (KDES) hosted a groundbreaking workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to equip educators with the skills and knowledge needed to revolutionize classroom teaching. The workshop was held on Sunday, December 15 at St Joseph PU College, Karwar, and brought together principals, institutional heads, technical staff, and teachers from KDES-managed institutions.
🌟Ursuline Franciscan educators of Mysore Province embrace AI for transformative teaching
🌟Ursuline Franciscan educators of Mysore Province embrace AI for transformative teaching
Mysuru, Nov 19: The Ursuline Franciscan Educational Society (UFES), Mysore Province, hosted a cutting-edge workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to empower educators with the skills and knowledge to revolutionize classroom learning.
🌟Workshop dispels fears of Artificial Intelligence among educators of CESU Schools in Udupi 🌟
🌟Workshop dispels fears of Artificial Intelligence among educators of CESU Schools in Udupi 🌟
NOV 11: “Now I am confident to explore the vast world of AI. I realize now that AI doesn’t take away jobs if we learn to use it. It actually enhances our creativity when applied ethically,” the principal of St Mary’s PU College, Shirva, said after attending the November 11 workshop at the Anugraha Pastoral Centre, Udupi, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.
#AIInEducation #TransformingEducation #AIWorkshop #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #EmpoweringTeachers #ailumina
🌟AI Empowers Church Ministry: Parish Teams and Professionals Unleash Creativity at Mangalore Workshop🌟
🌟AI Empowers Church Ministry: Parish Teams and Professionals Unleash Creativity at Mangalore Workshop🌟
OCT 17: The Commission for Social Communication, Diocese of Mangalore, hosted an AI Workshop on October 17, 2024 at Shanthi Kiran Hall, Bajjodi, which saw the enthusiastic participation of around 50 individuals, including priests, religious, parish media teams, professionals, youth and AI enthusiasts. The workshop, themed “Unleash the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Passion, Profession, and Pastoral Creativity,” aimed to provide participants with the skills to integrate AI into their personal, professional, and pastoral lives.
#AI&Church #Transformingpastoralministry #AIWorkshop #AI&Faith #Ai&Catechism #EmpoweringReligiousLeaders #ailumina
🌟 AI for Passion, Profession and Pastoral Ministry🌟
🌟 AI for Passion, Profession and Pastoral Ministry🌟
Oct 13 : AI workshop for profession, passion, pastoral, productivity and Creativity at Manjeshwar Church Mangalore in association with Canara Communication Centre Mangalore
#AI&Church #Transformingpastoralministry #AIWorkshop #AI&Faith #Ai&Catechism #EmpoweringReligiousLeaders #ailumina
🌟St Joseph Institutions Lead the Way: AI Workshop Empowers 150 Teachers in Hunsur🌟
🌟St Joseph Institutions Lead the Way: AI Workshop Empowers 150 Teachers in Hunsur🌟
Oct 10-12 : St Joseph Educational Institutions, managed by the Ursuline Franciscan Education Society (UFES) in Hunsur, hosted a three-day intensive workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their teaching faculty from October 10 to 12. The workshop, held at the college computer lab in Hunsur, was organised in collaboration with Canara Communication Centre, Mangaluru.
#AIInEducation #TransformingEducation #AIWorkshop #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #EmpoweringTeachers #ailumina
🌟UFES principals, headmistresses explore future of AI in education at Mangaluru meet🌟
🌟UFES principals, headmistresses explore future of AI in education at Mangaluru meet🌟
Oct 08 : The Ursuline Franciscan Educational Society (UFES), convened an impactful meeting for principals, headmistresses, and wardens at Somarpann, Generalate, Deralakatte. The event, designed to equip the educational leadership with cutting-edge knowledge and tools, focused primarily on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.
#AIInEducation #TransformingEducation #AIWorkshop #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #EmpoweringTeachers #ailumina
🌟 UDUPI: ‘AI and Church: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Pastoral Ministry. 🌟
🌟 UDUPI: ‘AI and Church: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Pastoral Ministry. 🌟
SEPT 18: The Diocese of Udupi’s Commission for Social Communication hosted a transformative workshop titled "AI & Church: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Pastoral Ministry". The event, held at Anugraha Pastoral Centre on September 18, gathered priests, religious sisters, and lay faithful to explore how AI can be integrated into Church ministry, enhancing communication, outreach, and administrative functions.
#AI&Church #Transformingpastoralministry #AIWorkshop #AI&Faith #Ai&Catechism #EmpoweringReligiousLeaders #ailumina
🌟 AI for Passion, Profession and Pastoral Ministry🌟
🌟 AI for Passion, Profession and Pastoral Ministry🌟
SEPT 15: AI workshop for profession, passion, pastoral, productivity and Creativity at Valencia Church Mangalore in association with Canara Communication Centre Mangalore
🌟 BANGALORE : Transforming Education with AI🌟
🌟 BANGALORE : Transforming Education with AI🌟
SEPT 14: AI Workshop for Educators and teachers of Bethany Educational Society®
One-day workshop on AI for teachers "Transforming Education with AI" on 14th September in Bangalore, organized by the Bethany Educational Society® in association with Canara Communication Centre Mangalore and team AI Lumina. The event was a great step towards integrating AI in education and empowering educators. Leo Victor
#AIInEducation #TransformingEducation #AIWorkshop #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #EmpoweringTeachers #ailumina
🌟 AI for Religious- UFS MANGALORE🌟
🌟 AI for Religious- UFS MANGALORE🌟
Join us as we explore the future of ministry and daily life through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. This AI workshop, held for the UFS congregation in Mangalore at Assisi Central School, Bhagambila on September 1, 2024, aims to empower religious sisters with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their spiritual and community work. Discover how AI can enhance mission-driven efforts and provide innovative solutions to support religious life and service.
🌟 AI for Religious- CRI MANGALORE🌟
🌟 AI for Religious- CRI MANGALORE🌟
Join us as we explore the future of ministry and daily life through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. This AI workshop, held for the religious sisters who are the members of CRI Mangalore at Canara Communication Centre Mangalore on August 15, 2024, aimed to empower religious sisters with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their spiritual and community work. Discover how AI can enhance mission-driven efforts and provide innovative solutions to support religious life and service.
🌟 Empowering Our Parishes with NO-CODE-NO-COST WEBSITES 🌟
🌟 Empowering Our Parishes with NO-CODE-NO-COST WEBSITES 🌟
JULY 17: The Commission for Social Communication, Mangalore Diocese organized a groundbreaking workshop titled "No-Code No-Cost Website for Parishes" at Shanthi Kiran Hall, Bajjodi, Mangalore. 🖥️✨
135 representatives from 86 parishes explored the potential of Google Sites for creating parish websites with no cost and no coding skills needed. 🌐🙏
The workshop featured hands-on sessions led by my expert resource team. Participants learned how to use GOOGLE SITES, Canva for graphic design, best practices for website management, and technical details like custom themes, content moderation, and SEO techniques. 🖌️📈
A huge thank you to everyone who coordinated and participated in this event. Our parishes are now ready to embrace their digital future! 🚀💒
#DigitalTransformation #NoCode #MangaloreDiocese #ParishWebsite #EmpoweringCommunities #FaithInTheDigitalAge #ChurchTech #GoogleSites #Canva #SEOTips #CommunityEngagement #DigitalChurch
🚀✨ Mangalore: AI Workshop for Semianarians at St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu✨🚀
🚀✨ Mangalore: AI Workshop for Semianarians at St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu✨🚀
Almost 150 seminarians gathered to explore the incredible world of Artificial Intelligence and its potential in ministry and pastoral communication. 🤖✨ With our insights and expertise blended with Mr Leo Victor seminarians dived into AI fundamentals, content creation, and productivity tools. 🌟✨
Read News: Catholic Connect Signis Daijiworld CatholicTime Mangalorean Diocese of Mangalore Konkan Catholic NewsKarnataka
#AI #Seminary #Innovation #PastoralCare #Evangelization #DigitalTransformation #FaithAndTech #Mangalore #FutureReady #TechInMinistry #LearningTogether #StJosephSeminary
🚀✨ Bangalore: Empowering Teachers on AI at Carmel Convent Schools, Jayanagara✨🚀
🚀✨ Bangalore: Empowering Teachers on AI at Carmel Convent Schools, Jayanagara✨🚀
Excited to share our recent experience at Carmel Convent School, Jayanagar, Bengaluru! We conducted an inspiring workshop on #artificialintelligence for teachers, alongside my partner Mr Leo Victor Zalki Leo Victor . The enthusiasm of the teaching staff towards leveraging AI for innovation was truly remarkable. Huge thanks to the Principal and Staff at Carmel Convent School, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, for organizing this empowering session. Let's embrace the #AIRevolution! 🌟✨
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#AIWorkshop #Empowerment #Innovation #Mysore #AIinMysore #AI in mysuru #AibyAi #AIinEducation #canaracommunicationcentre #cccc Canara Communication Centre Mangalore
🚀✨ Mangalore: Empowering Teachers on AI at St Aloysius Eng. Med. School, Urwa✨🚀
🚀✨ Mangalore: Empowering Teachers on AI at St Aloysius Eng. Med. School, Urwa✨🚀
Excited to share my experience on May 27 with the teachers of St Aloysius English Medium School, Urwa, Mangalore! I conducted an inspiring workshop on #artificialintelligence for teachers. The enthusiasm of the teaching staff towards leveraging AI for innovation was truly remarkable. Huge thanks to the Principal and Staff at St Aloysius English Medium School, Urwa, Mangalore, for organizing this empowering session. Let's embrace the #AIRevolution! 🌟✨
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#AIWorkshop #Empowerment #Innovation #Mysore #AIinMysore #AI in mysuru #AibyAi #AIinEducation #canaracommunicationcentre #cccc Canara Communication Centre Mangalore
🚀✨ Mysuru: Empowering Teachers on AI at Carmel School, Bannimantap Mysru✨🚀
🚀✨ Mysuru: Empowering Teachers on AI at Carmel School, Bannimantap Mysru✨🚀
On a mission to ignite minds with #AI knowledge! Recently led an inspiring workshop on #artificialintelligence AI for Teachers at Carmel #Mysuru along with my partner Mr Leo Victor Zalki Leo Victor Witnessed the enthusiasm of teaching staff towards leveraging AI for innovation. Huge thanks to the Principal and Staff at St #CarmelSchoolNanjangudu, #mysuru for organizing this empowering session. Let's embrace the #AIRevolution! 🌟✨
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#AIWorkshop #Empowerment #Innovation #Mysore #AIinMysore #AI in mysuru #AibyAi #AIinEducation #canaracommunicationcentre #cccc Canara Communication Centre Mangalore
🚀✨ Priests Harness AI for Enhanced Pastoral Ministry at Canara Communication Centre Workshop✨🚀
The Canara Communication Centre Mangalore Centre organized an enlightening AI Workshop at Sabhram Hall, (St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu) St Anthony Charity Institutes, Jeppu, Mangalore. Our dedicated priests delved into the fascinating world of AI, exploring tools and techniques to enhance their pastoral work. From AI fundamentals to creative content generation and productivity tools, it was a day of learning and growth. 🙏📚💡Resource Persons: Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes, Mr Leo Victor Zalki.
Highlights of the workshop included:
1️⃣ Understanding advanced AI models like ChatGPT and Co-Pilot.
2️⃣ Visualizing AI-generated content using Canva and Microsoft Designer.
3️⃣ Discovering innovative AI tools for presentations and productivity.
The sessions were filled with hands-on practice, engaging discussions, and valuable insights. Together, we are stepping into the future, embracing technology to serve our community better. 🌟✨
Read More: https://dioceseofmangalore.com/ai-workshop-for-priests/
#AIForGood #PastoralExcellence #DigitalMinistry #CanaraCommunicationCentre #AIWorkshop #MangaloreDiocese #FutureReady #TechInMinistry #CommunityEmpowerment #InnovationInFait
Join us in celebrating this leap towards a tech-enhanced ministry! 💻🤖📖🙏
Mysuru: Empowering Teachers on AI at St Joseph School, Mysru
Mysuru: Empowering Teachers on AI at St Joseph School, Mysru
Excited to ignite minds with #AI knowledge! Recently led an inspiring workshop on #artificialintelligence Intelligence at #StJosephSchool, #Mysuru along with my partner Mr Leo Victor Zalki Leo Victor. Witnessed the enthusiasm of teaching staff towards leveraging AI for innovation. Huge thanks to the Principal and Staff at St #StJosephSchool, Mysuru for organizing this empowering session. Let's embrace the #AIRevolution! #AIWorkshop #Empowerment #Innovation #Mysore #AIinMysore #AibyAi #AIinEducation #canaracommunicationcentre #cccc Canara Communication Centre Mangalore
Empowering Teachers on AI at St Agnes PU College, Mangalore
Empowering Teachers on AI at St Agnes PU College, Mangalore
Excited to ignite minds with #AI knowledge! Recently led an inspiring workshop on #artificialintelligence Intelligence at #StAgnesPUCollege, Bendur #Mangalore along with my partner Mr Leo Victor Zalki Leo Victor. Witnessed the enthusiasm of teaching staff towards leveraging AI for innovation. Let's embrace the #AIRevolution! #AIWorkshop
AI Workshop at Gulbarga Diocese
AI Workshop at Gulbarga Diocese
Workshop on Artificial Intelligence at the Sugyan, Diocesan Pastoral Institute, Gulbarga. It was inspiring to see the participants' enthusiasm for using AI for creative projects. The workshop, organized by Premavani Communications with Fr Roshan D'Souza, focused on equipping attendees with the skills to navigate the ever-evolving world of AI.
International Online Workshop: SVD ASPAC communication coordinators organize workshops on ‘Artificial Intelligence’ with Fr A I Fernandes, Mr Leo Victor Zalki, Mangalore
🌟 Thrilled to Share! 🌟
I am delighted to announce the successful culmination of a transformative three-day international virtual workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which I had the honour of conducting along with The collaboration and partnership with Mr Leo Victor Zalki in collaboration with the communication coordinators of Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) in the Asia Pacific (ASPAC) region, alongside our esteemed general communication coordinator. 🤖✨
From March 7th to 9th, we delved deep into the theme 'unlocking the potential of AI', igniting discussions and insights that resonated with 235 registered participants! Each day, we witnessed the vibrant engagement of around 160 individuals, eagerly exploring the limitless possibilities AI holds in the field of communication ministry. 📅🔍🌐
What truly warmed my heart was the diverse tapestry of attendees! From dedicated members of SVD spanning across various nations to the esteemed Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS) and our valued mission collaborators, our virtual halls echoed with global perspectives and shared enthusiasm. 🌏🤝
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