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With child online safety issues plaguing children worldwide, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) released a new AI tool to immediately give parents a way to find trusted resources and answers concerning their children and technology. The AI tool is part of NCOSE’s new Parent Center, a platform designed to equip, encourage, and empower parents as they navigate today’s digital landscape.

Opinion: We’ve agreed that social media is dangerous to children, but what about AI companions?

Layne Shill is the Director of the Parent Center at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, where she leads strategy, parent engagement, and digital advocacy initiatives focused on online child safety. She is passionate about equipping parents with practical tools, trusted resources, and opportunities to advocate for safer digital environments for children. Layne graduated from Brigham Young University and is originally from Utah.

Jack Krasula, President of Trustinus, LLC, is formerly the founder, CEO and President of Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI), the largest privately held professional information technology services firm in America. Krasula sold DCI to Ciber, Inc. in May 2002. Jack started his company in 1976 and grew the company from a one-person operation to a $150+ million in revenue, 1800+ employee firm. Unlike other companies with empty mission statements, Jack did everything he could to ensure his philosophy was remembered – and lived. Today, Jack is carrying on his philosophy and approach to people with Trustinus, LLC, a world-class provider of executive search services and Star Tickets, a full service ticketing provider. Jack is also the radio show host of “Anything is Possible” on NewsTalk 760 WJR, a weekly inspirational show on Sunday evenings highlighting successful people who rose from humble beginnings.

Stop by our headquarters and spend a special evening with Teresa Tomeo and Communications Evangelist Vanessa Denha Garmo—two inspiring, faith-focused authors—as they share their newest books. The evening will include an author discussion, reception, and book signing.

Italy’s Shrines and Wonders, Volume II

- Journey through the places where St. Francis of Assisi lived and walked while discovering the remarkable stories of his faith, humility, and love for Christ. Learn about the wolf of Gubbio, the first Nativity scene, the Stigmata, and more in this inspiring guide to Italy’s sacred sites.

The 7 Christian Habits for Professional Success: On the Job with Jesus

- Discover how to authentically integrate your faith into your professional life. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating workplace challenges, or searching for greater purpose in your career, this book offers practical guidance for living your faith with confidence and integrity.

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Teresa Tomeo is an author, syndicated Catholic talk show host, and motivational speaker with more than 40 years of experience in TV, radio, and newspaper. In the year 2000, Teresa left the secular media to start her own speaking and communications company, Teresa Tomeo Communications, LLC. Her weekday morning radio program, Catholic Connection, is produced by EWTN. Her latest book is “Italy’s Shrines and Wonders Volume II - Discovering Sacred Spaces and Fascinating Places in the Life of St. Francis of Assisi.”

Join us August 15, for Assumption Grotto’s annual celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the Church’s great Marian feasts. Throughout the day, the faithful are invited to participate in Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, Rosary processions, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Scapular Enrollment, and the St. Louis de Montfort Consecration to Our Lady. The celebration culminates with the evening Mass at the outdoor grotto and the beautiful Lourdes Candlelight Procession. Alongside these spiritual devotions, families can enjoy fellowship, food, religious goods, and parish activities in a festive atmosphere centered on honoring Our Blessed Mother and growing closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.

Jeff Parlow is the Committee Chair.

Roxane is the author of “Finding Flannery: A Travel Memoir Exploring the Mystique of Flannery O’Connor and the Legacy She Has Left Us All.” The anniversary of her passing is coming up Aug. 3rd, so Roxane wishes to remind us about her work.

The Feast of St. Monica next month as well. Roxane co-wrote “What Would Monica Do?” with Patti Armstrong. Ascension is launching a St. Monica Novena, voiced by Patti Armstrong and Roxane to further aid those whose loved ones have fallen away from the Faith.

Roxane Salonen, an award-winning children’s author and freelance writer. She covers religion for her city’s daily newspaper, writes a prolife column for her diocese, serves as a Catholic radio host and speaker. Roxane contributes to CatholicMom.com, the National Catholic Register, and other publications. Her website is roxanesalonen.com.

Detroit Catholic: ‘Rising’ revival calls for Detroit faithful to be a people of hope rooted in Christ

On July 22nd, Vanessa sat down for interviews with Fr. Adam Nowak, Fr. Matthew Hood and Fr. Pierre Konja.. We share those interviews with you today!

Fr. Adam Nowak is Priest-Secretary to Archbishop Weisenburger.

Fr. Matthew Hood is the new director of priestly vocations for the AOD.

Fr. Pierre Konja is the Judicial Vicar of the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle of the USA and the Pastor of St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfield.

Right to Life of Michigan Responds to Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners’ Allocation of Half a Million Taxpayer Dollars to Planned Parenthood of Michigan

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allocate $500,000 in local taxpayer monies to Planned Parenthood of Michigan. The commission, made up of all Democrats, indicated there may be more local resources committed to the organization in the future.

“This is a shocking affront to the public’s trust and a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars. An allocation of half a million taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood, with little to no public oversight, defies common sense and flies in the face of good governance,” stated Amber Roseboom, President, Right to Life of Michigan. “Michigan voters expect more from their local office holders. This misuse of local resources is particularly troubling as Planned Parenthood funnels millions of dollars to support Democrat candidates in the elections.”

The next Board of Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00pm at 220 N. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Monica Miller, Ph.D., is the Director of Citizens for a Pro-life Society. She holds a degree in Theatre Arts from Southern Illinois University and graduate degrees in Theology from Loyola University and Marquette University. She is the author of several books including The Theology of the Passion of the Christ (Alba House), The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church (Emmaus Road) and Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars (St. Benedict Press).

Detroit Catholic: ‘Rising’ revival calls for Detroit faithful to be a people of hope rooted in Christ

On July 22nd, Vanessa sat down for interviews with John Biskner, Jenn Anderson, Maria Carnago and Chuck Gaidica. We share those interviews with you today!