May 20, 2020 | Care for Creation, Issues
On the heels of our successful virtual gathering of Franciscans for Ecumenical Advocacy Days, the staff of FAN was proud to host a Laudato Si’ Webinar May 19th in celebration of the 5th anniversary of the encyclical’s release. Laudato Si, the environmental...
May 6, 2020 | Faithful Democracy, Money in Politics
The Gospel of Matthew tells us that we must not serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24) After hearing God’s call to “rebuild His Church” a young St. Francis famously renounced his wealthy merchant father and all his worldly possessions. Our faith teaches us that we must...
Apr 29, 2020 | Care for Creation, Issues
FAN Member Carolyn D. Townes, OFS is the National Animator of Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation for the U.S. Secular Franciscan Order and has developed a resource she is sending out to the Secular Franciscan family in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth...
Apr 27, 2020 | Care for Creation, Issues
Each year, Franciscans gather at the Ecumenical Advocacy Days’ (EAD) annual conference to build relationships, hear about advocacy opportunities and take action together. Because of the pandemic, the in-person gathering was cancelled and the Franciscan Action...
Apr 23, 2020 | Issues, Money in Politics
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is a proud leader of the Faithful Democracy coalition. This is a multifaith coalition of faith-based organizations, houses of worship and congregations working together for a just and representative democracy. With the...
Apr 23, 2020 | Immigration, Issues
Faith communities across traditions have repeatedly demonstrated an unwavering commitment to immigrant youth and their families. Over the years, the Franciscan Action Network has joined other advocates by signing on to letters, making statements, and engaging in...
