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...
Aug 27, 2020 | Care for Creation, Issues
This year, Catholics all over the world celebrated the 5th anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’. Alongside that occasion, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As we continue to celebrate with the...
Aug 27, 2020 | Immigration, Issues
There is a lot going on for immigration advocates over the next few weeks. Here is a list of events you may be interested in. The Catholic Labor Network is hosting an online Labor Day Mass Celebrated by Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. of the Diocese of Lexington...
Aug 6, 2020 | Press Releases
Immediate ReleaseAugust 6, 2020 Washington, D.C. – On the 75th anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon against a civilian population, Franciscan Action Network calls on the United States to eliminate its nuclear stockpile. “As Franciscans, we wrestle...
Aug 6, 2020 | Faithful Democracy, Issues
August 6, 2020 Today marks 55 years since the Voting Rights Act became law. Since that historic day, voter restrictions have inexplicably increased, including the Supreme Court stripping provisions of the Voting Rights Act in 2013. As Franciscans and as Christians,...