Jul 1, 2020 | Care for Creation, Issues
As Franciscans, we hold a special place in our heart for our Mother Earth. We see our God reflected in her beauty and remember the necessity of a balanced ecology. This year we join Franciscans and others all over the world in celebrating the 5th anniversary of...
Jun 5, 2020 | Care for Creation, Issues
Fr. Jim Flynn, retired Roman Catholic priest from Louisville, KY has served in various parishes in the area for 65 years. He spent time in Central America from the mid-’80s to 2014 and has been spotted in various news reports giving a voice to the voiceless,...
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...
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 20, 2020 | Care for Creation, Issues
As followers of the patron saint of ecology, Franciscans are used to gathering at rallys and vigils for the climate, as in the above photo from a Washington Rally in 2017. Due to the coronavirus, this year Franciscans all over the country are virtually marking the...
