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
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“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...
Nuclear Weapons: What you don’t know can hurt you
On July 17 at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Franciscan Action Network hosted a special informational webinar: “Nuclear Weapons: What you don’t know can hurt you.”...
Wisconsin FJCs and Franciscans Express Concerns over Line 5
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering permits that would allow Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5...
2024 Wear Orange Peace Walk & Block Party
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia and associates, including members of the DE Valley Franciscan Justice Circle and FAN staff members (pictured...
Milwaukee FJC: Jericho Walk
On the morning of May 2, 2024, the E. Wisconsin Franciscan Justice Circle organized a multi-generational group of 40 people to gather on the...
