Jan 28, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
From February 1–7, 2022, we will honor the fourth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week. National Gun Violence Survivors Week allows us to take stock of the terrible human toll of America’s gun violence crisis—and recommit ourselves to supporting survivors with...
Jan 24, 2022 | Care for Creation, Issues
The staff of the Franciscan Action Network has once again committed to join our partners at Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) to jump into the icy waters for the 2022 Virtual Polar Bear Plunge. CCAN has been recognized as “the best regional climate organization...
Jan 13, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Press Releases
January 13, 2022 Calls on Senate to Act Immediately WASHINGTON, DC — The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) applauds the House passage of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5746, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and urges the Senate to pass...
Jan 5, 2022 | Faithful Democracy, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Historically, faith leaders and traditions have stood together to help our nation heal at times of crisis. The damaging events of January 6th, 2021 created a wound in our nation that must be healed to prevent further political violence and attacks on our democracy. On...
Dec 30, 2021 | Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
What do the people you interact with daily think about migrants? There are many opinions and arguments made and it is difficult to always know how to respond. One of our NYC Franciscan Justice Circle members, Julie Leininger Pycior, Professor Emeritus of History at...
Nov 29, 2021 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Our partners at Newtown Action Alliance and other gun violence prevention organizations will once again be honoring all victims of gun violence this year. While the pandemic continues to be a factor, the typical in-person vigil for a large crowd will not be happening...
