May 17, 2024 | FJC News, Peacemaking
Recently a member of the CT-RI Franciscan Justice Circle submitted a Letter to the Editor on nuclear weapons that was published in a local paper, the Hartford Courant. Letters to the editor are an accessible advocacy tool that can help shape the public narrative...
May 8, 2024 | FAN, Issues
How are we called to live the gospel life in the Franciscan Tradition in our modern world? While we do not have all the answers, we know that understanding and growth require dialogue. In this podcast series, brought to you by the Franciscan Action Network, we discuss...
May 7, 2024 | Care for Creation, FJC News
Moved to action by the decision of the state of Ohio to allow fracking in designated wildlife areas and state parks, a Cleveland Area – FJC member recently joined other Ohioans, organized by Third Act Ohio and Save Ohio Parks, in front of Chase Bank headquarters...
May 1, 2024 | Care for Creation, FJC News
On April 21, members of the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY Franciscan Justice Circle participated in a viewing and discussion of the film, The Letter-A Message for Our Earth, based on Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si. The showing took place at Christ Lutheran...
Apr 30, 2024 | Care for Creation, FJC News
The Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Team at St. Mary’s Church of Pompton Lakes, NJ held a bi-lingual Earth Day Prayer Liturgy on 4/22/24 in their Prayer Garden. Photos from the event are picture in the collage (right). The liturgy used was created by Sr....
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...
