Apr 30, 2021 | Consistent Ethic of Life, Human Rights, Immigration, Issues, Poverty
In 2018, through the ‘zero tolerance’ policy, 5,500 migrant families were cruelly separated. To this day, families remain separated and the trauma inflicted by this devastating act is everlasting. The Biden Administration must prioritize making this a nation where...
Nov 9, 2020 | Immigration, Issues, Poverty
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 shared with us this Migrants Novena, developed by the National Immigration Focus Group of the Secular Franciscan Order....
Aug 27, 2020 | Immigration, Issues
There is a lot going on for immigration advocates over the next few weeks. Here is a list of events you may be interested in. The Catholic Labor Network is hosting an online Labor Day Mass Celebrated by Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. of the Diocese of Lexington...
Jun 25, 2020 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Immigration
In the wake of a positive decision from the Supreme Court to save the DACA program for Dreamers, Franciscan Action Network (FAN) has stepped up its advocacy for compassion and morality in the treatment of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers at America’s border....
Jun 15, 2020 | Immigration, Issues
Updated, June 18, 2020 The Supreme Court today made their decision to uphold the program that protects immigrants who were brought to the country as children and allows them to work, commonly known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Taking today as a...
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...
