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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.
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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
Click here to see the FAN Shows Up page for 2024. Click here to see the FAN Shows Up page for 2023. An important part of advocacy for social...
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)...
2024 Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Acting for Peace, People, Planet!
October was not only the month Franciscans celebrated and honored St. Francis of Assisi, but it also brought us another reason to celebrate when...
Webinar: Protect Oak Flat: Preserving a Sacred Site in Arizona from Mining
Please join Franciscan Action Network (FAN) for the first webinar of our 2024 Environmental Justice series, “Protect Oak Flat: Preserving Sacred...
2023 Annual Report
Please review the work of the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) in our 2023 Annual Report and let us know how we are doing. Please send your feedback...
Media Statement: Franciscans deplore assassination attempt
July 15, 2024 Media Contact:Janine Walsh, walsh@franciscanaction.org Washington, D.C. - Franciscan Action Network deplores the heinous attempt to...
