Our Mission
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
Peace Making
Care for Creation
Poverty
Human Rights
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Join us in D.C. for the Poor People’s Campaign Moral March
Franciscan Action Network has signed up as a mobilizing partner in the Poor People’s Campaign moral march in Washington, D.C. On June 18, people...
Special Screening of “Youth vs Gov”
As Franciscan-hearted people of faith, we care about the integrity of creation and climate justice for future generations. The film YOUTH v GOV...
Faiths United Series on Guns in Houses of Worship
As a member of the Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, we share with you information on a 3-part series hosted by the coalition on “Guns in...
FAN Joins People of Faith in Welcoming end of Title 42
We wanted to make sure you saw the announcement on April 1 by the Biden administration that, effective May 23, it will end the expulsion policy,...
Encounter for our Common Home
We are excited to announce our participation in Encounter for Our Common Home, a new national campaign for climate solutions. This Spring, join...
2021 Annual Report
The year 2021 was one of transitions for us at Franciscan Action Network. We welcomed Sr. Louise Lears, SC to lead our climate advocacy and Michele...
Franciscans Helping Ukrainians
As the world watches the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in horror, many of us are praying, speaking out against war, and also looking for practical...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Responds to Invasion of Ukraine
Immediate Release February 24, 2022 Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) reaches out in concern for and solidarity with the people...
RE-humanize this Lent
On February 28th at 7pm ET (4pm PT), we hosted “RE-humanize this Lent” offering an hour of scripture, reflection, discussion, and prayer about how...
