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
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A Just Peace Alternative to U.S. Bombing Iran
Predictably, the resort to violent ‘defense’ by Israel has metastasized into another major escalation in the region. With a massive missile attack...
FJLC 2025 Sponsorship Packages
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference! Your participation in this conference will allow you to...
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Commit $2 Million to Advance an Intergenerational Movement for Justice and Peace Through Franciscan Action Network
For Immediate Release: Jun 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) have made a landmark $2 million...
Peace & Justice Pilgrimage to Assisi
April 22-29, 2026 Sponsored by the Franciscan Action Network and Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service Led by Pace e Bene’s Dr. Ken Butigan and Friar...
I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: A Century of Franciscan Solidarity with Migrants
Please join the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) for our annual benefit program, “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: A Century of Franciscan...
Join us for Using Our Power: Nonviolence & Noncooperation In History & Today
1-Hour Online Webinar with Maria Stephan and Rivera SunWednesday, March 19, 20251-2pm PT // 2-3pm MT // 3-4pm CT // 4-5pm ETFree, suggested donation...
FAN Shows Up – 2025 Actions and Events
An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and...
2025 Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Love in Action
Discover the Power of Franciscan Community & Civic Engagement Join Franciscan hearted people from across the country this October 18-20, 2025 in...
“Faith in Democracy” Interfaith Prayer Vigil
When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 | 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT In-Person: Lutheran Church of the Reformation (212 East Capitol St NE, Washington DC)...
