Jan 5, 2023 | Faithful Democracy, Issues, Peacemaking
On January 5, 2023, we were humbled and honored to have 70 people attend our Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil in person and more than 350 view it online that evening. It had a peaceful, prayerful tone with a focus on unity and hope drawing a broad audience...
Dec 14, 2022 | Faithful Democracy, Issues, Peacemaking
Register to Join us by Clicking Here As Franciscans, we are called to act as peacemakers and bridge-builders. The events of January 6, 2021 continue to divide Americans and create concern about the health of our democracy as well as our ability to resolve political...
Dec 7, 2022 | Care for Creation, FAN, Issues
Register to Join us by Clicking Here As Franciscans, we are called to care for all of God’s wondrous creation. Our brother, Pope Francis, invites all people of good will to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. On January 18, 2023 from 7p-9p...
Nov 16, 2022 | Care for Creation, Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues
With a love of lakes and self described passion for all creation, FAN Board Member Sr. Damien Marie Savino, F.S.E., Ph.D. serves as Dean of Science and Sustainability at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. Her childhood love of nature and the outdoors “opened...
Nov 7, 2022 | Faithful Democracy, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
As Franciscans, we are called to be peacemakers and to engage actively in public life in harmony with our faith. On Monday November 7th, 2022 Franciscan Action Network hosted a special prayer vigil on the eve of midterm elections. We prayed for the Holy Spirit to...
Oct 31, 2022 | Faithful Democracy, FAN, Issues
As Franciscans, we are called to be peacemakers and to engage actively in public life in harmony with our faith. On Monday November 7th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT, Franciscan Action Network will host a special prayer vigil on the eve of midterm elections. We will gather to...