Dec 30, 2021 | Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
What do the people you interact with daily think about migrants? There are many opinions and arguments made and it is difficult to always know how to respond. One of our NYC Franciscan Justice Circle members, Julie Leininger Pycior, Professor Emeritus of History at...
Dec 30, 2021 | Faithful Democracy
As we approach the anniversary of the riot at the U.S. Capitol, Franciscan Action Network invites you to join us for Healing the Wound: An Interfaith Vigil. Who was responsible for creating the wound of January 6th and who is responsible for healing it? ALL OF US. On...
Nov 29, 2021 | FAN, Resources
As we start another Advent Season, several of our friends and partner organizations have shared with us some resources and calendars to promote within our network. FAN members, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia have Advent reflections and a calendar that you...
Nov 29, 2021 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Our partners at Newtown Action Alliance and other gun violence prevention organizations will once again be honoring all victims of gun violence this year. While the pandemic continues to be a factor, the typical in-person vigil for a large crowd will not be happening...
Nov 16, 2021 | Care for Creation, FAN, Issues
Recently in Rome, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development launched the much awaited enrollment phase of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. This is a Vatican-led initiative in collaboration with several partners to empower the universal Church to...