They Took the Plunge!

Jan 29, 2019 | Care for Creation

They did it! The FAN team of Patrick Carolan and Patrilie Hernandez took the plunge and raised over $5,000 for the Franciscan Action Network and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.Thank you for your support and prayers–we couldn’t have done it without...

PRESS RELEASE: Catholic Coalition of Advocacy Organizations Sends Joint Statement to Congress Urging Them to Face the Moral Crisis

Jan 22, 2019 | Press Releases

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 18, 2019Media Contact: Eli S. McCarthy, PhDDirector of Justice and Peace, CMSMemccarthy@cmsm.orgCell: 510-717-8867 Catholic Coalition of Advocacy Organizations Sends Joint Statement to Congress Urging Them to Face the Moral...

Help FAN #TakethePlunge And #KeepWinterCold

Jan 17, 2019 | Care for Creation

It’s that time of the year again! The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) has once again teamed up with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) to take part in the Polar Bear Plunge happening at National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C. on Saturday January...

FAN Hosts Art Contest to Celebrate our 10th Anniversary

Dec 6, 2018 | FAN

As part of the celebration of our 10th Anniversary, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was inspired to host an art contest. We reached out to Franciscan High Schools and Universities to offer an opportunity for the students to learn more about Saint Francis and Saint...

Environmental Roll Backs of Great Concern to Franciscans

Dec 6, 2018 | Care for Creation

December 6, 2018In March 2012, the Obama administration proposed a rule limiting carbon dioxide emissions from newly built power plants. The restriction required them to include systems to capture the carbon dioxide they produced. The Environmental Protection Agency...