On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the Daughters of St. Paul in Bucharest organized a conference entitled: The Impact of Digital Media on Relationships and Christian Life: Challenges and Opportunities, guided by Sr. Rose Pacatte, fsp.
Drawing on her experience in media education and theology, Sr. Rose analyzed the dynamics of the digital age, focusing on the role of social media and artificial intelligence. She invited the participants to develop critical awareness, exercise ethical discernment, and maintain an online presence consistent with our Christian faith.
During the meeting, Sr. Rose presented Media Mindfulness as a tool to recognize fake news, understand the mechanisms of advertising, and manage the use of social networks, often designed to capture attention. The topic generated a lively debate, especially on the impact of digital addiction on personal and family life.
Some of the practical suggestions that emerged were the practice of “digital fasting” during meals, Eucharistic celebrations or family moments, and to evangelize creatively using social media.
Sr. Rose concluded by underlining the importance of Christian witness in the digital world, to make it more human and inspired by the Gospel.
