Apr 16, 2024 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
The foundation for FAN’s work on Immigration is found in scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and Franciscan tradition and values. Welcoming the stranger is a mandate in the Hebrew Scriptures. In the 25th chapter of Matthew, the Last Judgment, Jesus teaches that we...
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...
Aug 18, 2023 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
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 But millions of immigrant families are separated every day because of an outdated immigration system that has created massive green card backlogs.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...
Feb 10, 2023 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
Mark your calendars for February 21 from 7-9pm EST (4-6pm PT) and join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC), of which FAN is an active member, for an exclusive virtual screening of the new documentary film Seeking Asylum, followed by a panel discussion with...
Jul 11, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) is co-hosting two weeks of call-in days to urge our elected officials to “Heal Not Harm” and terminate the Title 42 policy. Franciscan Action Network as an active member of IIC will be participating. The latest...
Jun 18, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Human Rights, Issues, Poverty
On June 18, 2022, Franciscan Action Network (FAN) coordinated a Franciscan and Catholic presence for the Poor People’s Campaign Moral March on Washington. Organizations who joined include NETWORK Lobby, Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), Sisters of...
