Feb 16, 2018 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues, Organizing Tools
In the book of James, chapter 2, verse 17, we are told, “faith … if it does not have works, is dead.” As people of faith, we believe one of these works of our faith is participation in civil disobedience. If you are discerning some type of nonviolent...
Feb 8, 2018 | Peacemaking
Every year in our country, a firearm is used in nearly 500,000 crimes, resulting in the deaths and injuries of more than 110,000 people. Shootings devastate families and communities and drain billions of dollars from local, state, and federal governments. Meanwhile,...
Nov 21, 2017 | Press Releases
For Immediate Release November 21, 2017 Contact: Janine Walsh FAN Communications Coordinator (203) 685-1856 (cell) walsh@franciscanaction.org Despite the Headlines, Yesterday’s Keystone XL Announcement is a Partial Victory for the Future of Our Planet Latest Keystone...
Aug 23, 2017 | Immigration
Update: August 29, 2017 DREAMERS Continue to Vigil in Front of White House It is nearly 2 weeks since the Dream Action vigil began in front of the White House. The vigil-ers are tired, but remain passionate, courageous and hopeful. Each day, they stand, pickett, bang...
Aug 14, 2017 | Peacemaking, Press Releases
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) brings a message of Peace and Good to all on this feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, OFM Conventual. https://franciscanaction.org/article/we-must-confront-america%E2%80%99s-original-sin
