May 20, 2024 | FJC News, Human Rights, Immigration
On the morning of May 2, 2024, the E. Wisconsin Franciscan Justice Circle organized a multi-generational group of 40 people to gather on the sidewalk of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Milwaukee, WI to participate in a weekly witness in support...
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 But millions of immigrant families are separated every day because of an outdated immigration system that has created massive green card backlogs.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...
May 19, 2023 | Immigration, Issues
Franciscan Action Network and the Franciscan Network for Migrants hosted a webinar on Root Causes of Migration on May 17, 2023 where we heard a very interesting presentation on the history of migration from a global perspective. The stories of Ciro and Yaneth and...
Mar 10, 2023 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Immigration, Issues
On February 23, 2023, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that will establish a near-total ban on access to asylum at the U.S. southern border. The rule will be open for public comment for 30 days. We urge our network to please take action and submit a...
