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Meet Catholic Writer and Data Analyst Stephanie Quesnelle

Meet Catholic Writer and Data Analyst Stephanie Quesnelle

Last updated on: July 31, 2026 at 6:56 am by Mark Wilson

Meet Catholic Writer and Data Analyst Stephanie Quesnelle 2026-07-31T06:56:49-05:00 Mark Wilson

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In the modern world in which we live, technology, computers and A.I. are here to stay. People of faith would have to become Amish and live off the grid if they wanted to avoid this reality that we all live with in our modern society. 3 Interviews ago The Catholic Tech Writers Mark And Charlotte Foudy gave their thoughts on A.I. and Catholic faith and how these two things can live side by side in peace. Stephanie Q continues this conversation with her very family friendly take on A.I. and how to use it as a Catholic. She is warm friendly and interesting and is ready to teach you about all thing’s tech in relation to our Catholic faith and the family. Get ready to learn as you…

1. Tell something interesting about yourself.

I absolutely hated math through high school and college, until I found statistics and realized that numbers could tell stories. Somehow I didn’t take a math class in undergrad but ended up a data analyst (thank God for graduate degrees).

The frontispiece of an Adelard of Bath Latin translation of Euclid’s Elements, British Library manuscript 275, c. 14th century

2. What makes a good Catholic writer?

A good Catholic writer needs a prayer life that is foundational to their entire life. Without a consistent and deep encounter with God, writing can’t flow from the Holy Spirit or illuminate deeper truths. Every writer can show people the way to God through their writing, even if their writing isn’t explicitly Catholic.

3. What do you like about being a Catholic/Christian Writer?

Spending time discerning and thinking about how different aspects of my life are impacted by my faith. Being reflective has made me a better writer, but also has helped me identify ideas that otherwise would have not happened. For example, I was cutting up a cucumber the other day for my kids’ lunch and it was rotten inside. I immediately realized that it was a great example for what Pope Leo said in his encyclical about how technology isn’t just about how we use it; the way it was designed matters too. He said:

”For this reason, ethical discernment cannot be limited to asking whether we are using a system for good or bad purposes; it must also examine how that system is designed and what vision of the human person and society is embedded in the data and models that guide it,” Magnifica Humanitas 104.

Before I started writing, I would’ve just been annoyed by a rotten cucumber. Writing has helped me experience the world more intentionally.

4. What is the Main focus of your particular Writing or what do you like to write about?

My main focus is the intersection of data literacy, artificial intelligence, and Catholic theology, specifically how families can prepare their children for future changes in technology.

5. How does your Catholic Faith influence your writing?

My articles and writing are predominantly for Catholic families. So my north star is always the teachings of the Church, especially parents as the first educators. I strive to help parents understand their faith more so that they can hold space for these conversations with their children with confidence and clarity.

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6. What’s your favorite article/Post/book/story you have written?

I have a yet-to-be-published article about the Pope’s Prayer for Sports and how it impacted my family’s prayer life that I’m really excited about.

Girls Just Want To Have Fun – RITKÁN LÁTHATÓ TÖRTÉNELEM

My first op-ed about artificial intelligence and family life is also something I’m very proud of.

Just the other day, I was driving through my neighborhood when I noticed that my car’s computer was telling me — falsely — that the speed limit was 70 mph. This persisted, even when I pulled into my driveway and came to a complete stop! Moments like these are great opportunities to point out the computer’s error and discuss the potential consequences of following it blindly.
The AI conversation your Catholic family is already having – Detroit Catholic

A Speed Limit 70 Miles sign along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Taken by an employee of the Office of War Information.

7. What is your favorite topic/subject to write about?

I’m working on merging my two passions, data literacy and Catholic social teachings, into a coherent understanding of equitable access to open-source data and AI as a Catholic justice issue. I love weaving together data literacy topics that I’ve been working on for over a decade with my lifetime Catholic faith.

8. Favorite scripture verse.

But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always
to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.
-1 Peter 3:15.

It underpins so much of our responsibility as Catholics to be well-formed so we can provide answers when people ask questions, but also doesn’t require us to be pushy-evangelists, calling us to respond with gentleness to opportunities to speak out.

9. What Are you currently working on?

My BIG writing project is Created, Not Coded: A Catholic Family’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence. This Catholic picture book for ages 5–10 is about faith, science, and what makes us magnificently human in a world of AI. I am exploring complicated topics like imago Dei and telos with families to help illuminate how to make decisions about using tools. I fold in examples of real Catholics using tools well, like Sr. Mary Kenneth Keller and St. Carlo Acutis. It’s currently being illustrated and I’m hoping to self-publish by the end of 2026.

Sister Mary Kenneth Keller (PhD, 1965): The first PhD in computer science in the US – Computer Sciences – UW–Madison

10. Name a favorite saint or Catholic or some other figure who inspires you in your life.

St. Carlo Acutis is the patron of my project. He gives all Catholics a fantastic example of how to use technology to build the kingdom of God and also for leisure while having healthy limits and not losing ourselves in the technological world. We need to look to his example of charity and friendship as AI becomes a bigger part of our society.

11. Who is your favorite Living Writer?

I’m going to limit myself to Catholic writers and choose Meg Hunter-Kilmer. The way she is able to connect saints to our modern lives, both for adults and children, is inspirational. She has helped me appreciate the diversity in the communion of saints so much.

12. If you could have lunch with any deceased writer who would it be, what would you eat and what would you talk about?

St. John Paul II. I would love to talk to him one on one about Theology of the Body and get into the nitty gritty of the relational/community aspects of our human existence. I think he would be shocked by AI-driven conversations and “relationships”, but provide the church today with much needed wisdom on approaching new technology challenges. We could also eat pierogi and zapiekanka together, hopefully sharing a good slice of sernik for dessert!

13. Name a favorite movie/tv show or music you find worth sharing with others.

I don’t really do any of those things. If pressed, I still tell people my favorite movie is Juno, which I watched in high school and loved. I prefer to read books, crochet, and watch sports.

14. Can you see one of your books being made into a movie or tv series? Who would you want to star or direct?

I don’t think Created, Not Coded would be made into a movie, but I could see it being turned into a series of educational videos.

15. Favorite Historical event.

Since the Detroit Lions still haven’t won the Super Bowl, I’ll pick the moon landing. Seeing space is such an incredible gift. Watching the last set of astronauts unpack their experience, it really shows how science can always point us back to Christ.

This interview was published on July 9, 2026

The day these other historical events happened.

1763 – The Mozart family grand tour of Europe begins, lifting the profile of son Wolfgang Amadeus.

1776 – George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in Manhattan, while thousands of British troops on Staten Island prepare for the Battle of Long Island.

1868 – The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law.

1937 – The silent film archives of Fox Film Corporation are destroyed by the 1937 Fox vault fire.

1945 –Catholic Writer Dean Koontz is born.

1982 – Tron opens in theaters.

2025 – Earth completes its shortest recorded day due to a slight acceleration in rotation, with July 9 lasting approximately 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds less than 24 hours.

16. What else do you want people to know about anything.

My husband is one of the founders of Nous Research and helped build Hermes Agent, one of the best open source AI agentic harnesses. I spend a lot of time discussing AI and Catholic teachings with him, helping us both understand our faith’s call to be wise stewards of our intellectual gifts.

If any of this resonates with you, I invite you to join my journey to publishing at creatednotcoded.org or following along on Instagram/Facebook.

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