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...
Jan 22, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
January 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) welcomes the executive actions taken by the Biden Administration yesterday to begin building a fair and just policy for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked in the shadows for...
Jan 21, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
January 21, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The Franciscan Action Network today applauds the announcement from the Biden Administration that the United States will rejoin the Paris Climate Accord. We believe by this action, the U.S. is taking a necessary first step...
Jan 20, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
January 20, 2021 WASHINGTON D.C. – Franciscan Action Network congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris on assuming office. With the administration, we pledge to work for national unity and to promote equity and solidarity among our nation’s...
Jan 6, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
January 6, 2021 WASHINGTON D.C. – Franciscan Action Network utterly condemns today’s insurrectionist interference in our nation’s electoral process. We condemn the violence and lawlessness of rioters’ invasion of the U. S. Capitol and its explicit danger to the...
