Take Action on Immigrant Family Unity

Take Action on Immigrant Family Unity

The principle of family unity is a cornerstone of our Franciscan faith. But millions of immigrant families are separated every day because of an outdated immigration system that has created massive green card backlogs. These backlogs force aspiring immigrants with...
Plan to Celebrate the Season of Creation

Plan to Celebrate the Season of Creation

Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. As followers of Christ from around the globe, we share a common call to care for creation. We invite you to consider...
Prayer for guidance on AI Inspired by St. Clare of Assisi

Prayer for guidance on AI Inspired by St. Clare of Assisi

On the feast of St. Clare 2023, we offer a prayer for the responsible use and governance of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). Since 1958, when Pope Pius XII named St. Clare to be the patron saint of television (from the Greek meaning “distant...

Mission and Vision

About Mission Statement Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty,...
Thank you for Supporting the FAN Benefit!

Thank you for Supporting the FAN Benefit!

The Franciscan Action Network annual benefit this year found the staff serving an unconventional gala dinner to our neighbors who needed it at the Franciscan Center in Baltimore. Our online program on Wednesday, June 28 explored the vocation of Franciscans to build...