Feb 2, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, FAN cosponsored an online forum organized by Pax Christi USA focused on the grave concern regarding the increasing threat of nuclear war and what ordinary citizens can do to prevent it. Speakers were:John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa...
Jan 30, 2024 | FAN, FJC News
We welcome you to join Franciscan-inspired seekers of peace and justice from across the country for the 2024 Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Acting for Peace, People, Planet! Meeting in our nation’s capital just a few weeks before national elections, we will...
Jan 10, 2024 | FAN, Issues
An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country clearly see what issues are important to everyday people and the great numbers of us with Franciscan...
Jan 5, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
On January 5, 2024 FAN and Faith in Peace Concerts hosted the third annual Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil. If you missed any of the event, you can watch the recording here: Our featured faith leaders (listed below) shared messages on unity in these divided times....
Dec 15, 2023 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Please consider participating in a Christian Nonviolence Call-in Day on Wednesday, Dec. 20 Background: As people of faith, we are called not to turn away from horrifying human suffering, but to respond in the most loving way possible even when that is difficult or...
Dec 1, 2023 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Press Releases
Immediate Release December 1, 2023 Media Contact: Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org Franciscan Action Network Urges Asylum Protection In their attempt to provide foreign assistance funding for Ukraine and other allies in the President’s emergency supplemental...
