FAN Introduces a New Campaign to “green” Faith Communities and Dioceses

Oct 23, 2019 | Care for Creation

The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) holds at its core a deep care for creation which stems from our patron, St. Francis of Assisi. FAN sees the interconnectedness of all creation and the common origin of humanity as rooted in God’s loving design for the earth and all...

FAN Builds Coalition working on Just Transition

Oct 17, 2019 | Care for Creation

In the nationwide migration to clean and renewable energy, there is great need to implement a just transition that attends to the social dimensions of economic change and to learn from our collective experience when designing policies around best practices. Just...

Feast of St. Francis

Oct 3, 2019 | Resources

FAN Friend and National Animator of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation for the U.S. Secular Franciscan Order, Ms. Carolyn Townes, OFS shared with us a note this week in preparation for the Feast of St. Francis, Oct. 4, 2019. In it, she shares an invitation to...

PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Support Synod for Pan-Amazon Region

Oct 2, 2019 | Press Releases

Immediate Release: October 2, 2019Media Contact: Janine Walsh | 203-685-1856 | walsh@franciscanaction.orgFranciscans Support Synod for Pan-Amazon RegionHold hope that reconciliation can be achieved with the indigenous peopleWashington, DC – Imagine if you will,...

PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Appalled by Trump Administration Decision to Admit 18,000 Refugees in FY20

Sep 30, 2019 | Press Releases

Immediate ReleaseSeptember 30, 2019Media Contact:Janine Walsh, FAN Communications Coordinator(203) 685-1856 | walsh@franciscanaction.orgFranciscans Appalled by Trump Administration Decision to Admit 18,000 Refugees in FY20Washington, D.C. – Last week, the Trump...