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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
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Poverty
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Associate for Campaigns
Associate for Campaigns The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) seeks a dynamic associate for advocacy campaigns and Franciscan Justice Circles. This is...
Submit Comment on the New Asylum Rule Proposal
On February 23, 2023, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that will establish a near-total ban on access to asylum at the U.S. southern...
2022 Franciscan Action Network Annual Report
Please have a look at our 2022 Annual Report and send us your feedback to info@franciscanaction.org. The report describes the work that our staff...
Remembering Parkland
February 14th, Valentine’s Day is typically a day when red hearts and messages of love are spread throughout schools across our country, but five...
FAN Shows Up – Actions and Events
An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and occasionally planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in...
Seeing anew with the eyes of the heart
During Lent this year, Franciscan Action Network invites you to join in seeking a conversion of heart in order to see anew. We will spend these...
Concert in Support of Ukraine
If you live in the DC metro area, please join Franciscan Action Network and other faith sponsors for Faith in Peace, a concert in support of...
“Seeking Asylum” Film Launch
Mark your calendars for February 21 from 7-9pm EST (4-6pm PT) and join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC), of which FAN is an active...
Peace & Justice Pilgrimage to Assisi
The Assisi, Italy Peace & Justice Pilgrimage June 23 - 30, 2024 Sponsored by Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service and the Franciscan Action Network...
