Jan 31, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Human Rights, Issues
FAN staff participated in the 2022 March for Life in Washington, D.C. under a “consistent ethic of life” banner on Friday, Jan 21. This value is sacred to all Franciscans, who are dedicated to a profound respect for human life and supporting the most...
Jan 28, 2022 | FAN, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Issues
The USCCB, Catholic Health Association and the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking are hosting a joint webinar on February 2nd at 3pm ET (12pm PT) on the Pandemic Impacts on Preventing and Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking in Catholic Ministries. This...
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...
