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OMI JPIC USA Welcomes Interfaith Coalition’s Response to “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo’s Encyclical on AI June 3rd, 2026

“OMI JPIC USA welcomes the following Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility‘s (ICCR) response to “Magnifica Humanitas,” the encyclical on artificial intelligence that was released on May 25th by Pope Leo XIV.”
(Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI)

In response to the release of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas Josh Zinner, CEO of ICCR, issued the following statement:

“ICCR is grateful for the moral clarity and analytical rigor conveyed in Pope Leo’s encyclical about AI. On so many issues ranging from the over-concentration of corporate power, to income inequality, the future of work, and the danger of surveillance and autonomous weapons, the encyclical highlights the need to not lose sight of the vital human connection. As the Pope underscores in this important work – ‘in an age of continuous technological transformation, we need a political creativity that will promote “work” and place the family and coming generations at the center; otherwise our economic progress will translate into new forms of insecurity and exclusion.’

FULL STATEMENT: https://bit.ly/4u2FiAG

Some Highlights From Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI’s 50 Years as An Oblate Priest May 18th, 2026

50 years as an Oblate priest. Looking back over the years.

Congratulations, Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI

Prayers & Blessings, Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI on 50 Years May 18th, 2026

Prayers & blessings, Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI on 50 years ordained as a priest of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

We give thanks for your ministry.

OMI JPIC Bangladesh: Reception Honoring New Leadership May 18th, 2026

(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI, OMI Bangladesh)

The Khasi-Garo indigenous community of Kulaura, Bangladesh arranged a warm and colorful reception program in honor of their newly elected Member of Parliament, Shaukatul Islam Shuku, Moulvibazar-2 (Kulaura) seat.

The program was organized by KUBORAJ Inter Punjee Development Association and supported by OMI JPIC Bangladesh. It took place at the St. Eugene Human Formation and Development Center, Lokhipur.

The event was marked by vibrant performances, traditional attire, and speeches expressing the hopes, aspirations and calls for the rights to development and progress of Khasi-Garo people in the region. The MP assured his cooperation in addressing Khasi- Garo indigenous issues and rights.

Ms. Flora Bably Talang, Khasi women leader, Protush Askra, Present of KUBORAJ Association, Fr. Joseph Gomes, OMI (Formal JPIC coordinator), Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI, JPIC Bangladesh coordinator, Khasi-Garo & Church Leaders, and 300 Khasi Garo Punjee people attended the program.