Mar 18, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 18, 2021 Washington, D.C. – “As we advocate in the spirits of Saints Francis and Clare and believe in the human dignity of all, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is delighted that the For the People Act, S1, has been introduced in the Senate. FAN urges...
Mar 18, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 18, 2021 Demand Immediate Comprehensive Gun Violence Legislation and an End to Misogyny and White Supremacy Washington, D.C. – As investigations continue into Tuesday night’s shooting spree at multiple Atlanta-area massage parlors, Franciscan Action...
Mar 4, 2021 | Faithful Democracy, FAN
Last night, March 3, 2021, the House passed HR1 which will expand voting rights and get big money out of politics. Before the vote, the Franciscan Action Network and fellow Faithful Democracy members were mentioned on the House floor! Watch the video below. HR1 now...
Mar 4, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 3, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the For the People Act today. As people of faith who consistently work to transform public policy on multiple social justice issues, we...
Mar 1, 2021 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Human Rights, Issues, Peacemaking
To heal the divisions and injustices of our world, Pope Francis calls for a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach at all levels: personal, social, political, economic, no matter the issue. We keep this directive in mind in all our work to combat systemic racism. For...
Feb 5, 2021 | FAN, Issues, Organizing Tools
When Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was founded in 2007, a set of Franciscan Values was developed by Fr. Thomas Nairn, OFM. These were set as a guide for our work, to ensure the issues with which we engage are consistent with the charism and spirituality of...
