Evangelization Lab helps churches bring digital travelers to the Catholic faith

Evangelization Lab provides tools to help parishes, dioceses, and Catholic organizations use digital spaces to foster personal encounters and lead people to the sacramental life. Founded by José Manuel de Urquidi in Dallas, the organization conducts research and experiments to help religious groups move people from internet use into local, interpersonal relationships with the Church.

Digital Missionary Katie Ruvalcaba said the group works to help individuals transition from digital spaces into sacramental relationships with Christ and the Church. One of the organization's initiatives involves training diocesan staff and parish workers to turn their online presence into a more active source of communication.

The work responds to calls from various popes to use the internet for proclaiming the Gospel. This includes the recent encyclical Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV, which calls for the humane and proper use of technology as a tool for evangelization.