Apr 21, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, Human Rights, Issues, Poverty
Franciscan Action Network has signed up as a mobilizing partner in the Poor People’s Campaign moral march in Washington, D.C. On June 18, people from across the nation will assemble and march as a moral coalition to shift the moral narrative, put a face on the pain of...
Apr 7, 2022 | Care for Creation, Issues
As Franciscan-hearted people of faith, we care about the integrity of creation and climate justice for future generations. The film YOUTH v GOV follows 21 young Americans suing the world’s most powerful government to protect their constitutional rights to a stable...
Apr 7, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, Issues, Peacemaking
As a member of the Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, we share with you information on a 3-part series hosted by the coalition on “Guns in Houses of Worship.” The first panel of the series was held on Wednesday, March 30 entitled, “Sharing a Faith...
Apr 7, 2022 | Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
We wanted to make sure you saw the announcement on April 1 by the Biden administration that, effective May 23, it will end the expulsion policy, known as Title 42. Enacted during the Trump Administration, Title 42 was intended to protect public health during the...
Mar 24, 2022 | Care for Creation, FAN, Issues
We are excited to announce our participation in Encounter for Our Common Home, a new national campaign for climate solutions. This Spring, join Franciscan Action Network and people of faith across the country for this weeks-long U.S. Catholic training and advocacy...
Mar 16, 2022 | FAN, Issues
The year 2021 was one of transitions for us at Franciscan Action Network. We welcomed Sr. Louise Lears, SC to lead our climate advocacy and Michele Dunne, OFS as our new Executive Director. We revitalized and relaunched the Franciscan Justice Circles and are...
