Nov 9, 2020 | Immigration, Issues, Poverty
FAN Member Carolyn D. Townes, OFS is the National Animator of Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation for the U.S. Secular Franciscan Order and has shared with us this Migrants Novena, developed by the National Immigration Focus Group of the Secular Franciscan Order....
Nov 7, 2020 | Press Releases
November 7, 2020 Washington, DC – Franciscan Action Network congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. We pray that God guides them in the ways of servant leadership for the common good of all. We pray that they act with...
Oct 19, 2020 | Organizing Tools
The New York City Franciscan Solidarity Table hosted a webinar in October, 2020 on many issues in relation to election engagement. Attendees heard current examples of marginalization and voter suppression as well as opportunities for action based on Pope...
Oct 2, 2020 | Press Releases
October 2, 2020 Washington, D.C. – Franciscan Action Network and Franciscan-hearted people everywhere offer their prayers for the full recovery of President Trump, the First Lady, and all who have contracted this terrible disease. Our prayers also continue for the...
Sep 21, 2020 | Press Releases
September 21, 2020 Washington, D.C. – More than 200 Catholic priests, sisters, theologians, and lay leaders from across the country have signed onto a letter addressed to Attorney General William Barr urging him not to accept the “Christifideles Laici” award from the...