Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers

Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers

On February 29, 2024 the Franciscan Action Network hosted a Lenten program, “Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers.” Our speakers included renowned Franciscan scholar Fr. Michael Cusato OFM, scholar in residence at St. Bonaventure University, and Rachel Kleinfeld,...
Christians for Ceasefire Campaign

Christians for Ceasefire Campaign

A broad coalition of national and local Christian organizations and nonviolent peacemakers have envisioned a Ceasefire Campaign rooted in the transforming power of Jesus’ way of active nonviolence. This campaign has entailed months of creative nonviolent resistance...
Ceasefire Ash Wednesday Mass

Ceasefire Ash Wednesday Mass

On February 14, 2024, Christians for Ceasefire held an Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass and Public Witness for Peace in the Holy Land at the White House as the launch of a Lenten Ceasefire Campaign. The purpose of the event was to call attention to and in mourning for the...
Building a world without nuclear weapons

Building a world without nuclear weapons

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, FAN cosponsored an online forum organized by Pax Christi USA focused on the grave concern regarding the increasing threat of nuclear war and what ordinary citizens can do to prevent it. Speakers were:John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa...
FAN Shows Up – 2024 Actions and Events

FAN Shows Up – 2024 Actions and Events

An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country clearly see what issues are important to everyday people and the great numbers of us with Franciscan...
FAN Shows Up – 2024 Actions and Events

Recording of Faith in Democracy Vigil

On January 5, 2024 FAN and Faith in Peace Concerts hosted the third annual Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil. If you missed any of the event, you can watch the recording here: Our featured faith leaders (listed below) shared messages on unity in these divided times....