Jan 28, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
From February 1–7, 2022, we will honor the fourth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week. National Gun Violence Survivors Week allows us to take stock of the terrible human toll of America’s gun violence crisis—and recommit ourselves to supporting survivors with...
Jan 13, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Press Releases
January 13, 2022 Calls on Senate to Act Immediately WASHINGTON, DC — The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) applauds the House passage of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5746, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and urges the Senate to pass...
Jan 5, 2022 | Faithful Democracy, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Historically, faith leaders and traditions have stood together to help our nation heal at times of crisis. The damaging events of January 6th, 2021 created a wound in our nation that must be healed to prevent further political violence and attacks on our democracy. On...
Nov 29, 2021 | FAN, Resources
As we start another Advent Season, several of our friends and partner organizations have shared with us some resources and calendars to promote within our network. FAN members, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia have Advent reflections and a calendar that you...
Nov 29, 2021 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Our partners at Newtown Action Alliance and other gun violence prevention organizations will once again be honoring all victims of gun violence this year. While the pandemic continues to be a factor, the typical in-person vigil for a large crowd will not be happening...
Nov 16, 2021 | Care for Creation, FAN, Issues
Recently in Rome, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development launched the much awaited enrollment phase of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. This is a Vatican-led initiative in collaboration with several partners to empower the universal Church to...
