Mar 16, 2022 | FAN, Issues
The year 2021 was one of transitions for us at Franciscan Action Network. We welcomed Sr. Louise Lears, SC to lead our climate advocacy and Michele Dunne, OFS as our new Executive Director. We revitalized and relaunched the Franciscan Justice Circles and are...
Mar 10, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
As the world watches the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in horror, many of us are praying, speaking out against war, and also looking for practical ways to help Ukrainians. FAN has reached out to our network to gather information about the many Franciscan religious in...
Feb 11, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
The Biden Administration recently announced additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. These new actions are meant to build on the five-part, comprehensive strategy announced last June meant to tackle the persistent spike in gun crimes due to...
Feb 11, 2022 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
A bi-monthly newsletter published by our good friends at Interfaith Immigration Coalition supplies the latest ways to take action in support of our migrant sisters and brothers. Uplift Black voices and immigrant advocacy this Black History Month Using this toolkit,...
Jan 31, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Human Rights, Issues
FAN staff participated in the 2022 March for Life in Washington, D.C. under a “consistent ethic of life” banner on Friday, Jan 21. This value is sacred to all Franciscans, who are dedicated to a profound respect for human life and supporting the most...
Jan 28, 2022 | FAN, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Issues
The USCCB, Catholic Health Association and the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking are hosting a joint webinar on February 2nd at 3pm ET (12pm PT) on the Pandemic Impacts on Preventing and Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking in Catholic Ministries. This...
