Feb 10, 2023 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
If you live in the DC metro area, please join Franciscan Action Network and other faith sponsors for Faith in Peace, a concert in support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, this Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm at the Church of the Epiphany (1317 G Street NW). Part of...
Jan 5, 2023 | Faithful Democracy, Issues, Peacemaking
On January 5, 2023, we were humbled and honored to have 70 people attend our Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil in person and more than 350 view it online that evening. It had a peaceful, prayerful tone with a focus on unity and hope drawing a broad audience...
Dec 14, 2022 | Faithful Democracy, Issues, Peacemaking
Register to Join us by Clicking Here As Franciscans, we are called to act as peacemakers and bridge-builders. The events of January 6, 2021 continue to divide Americans and create concern about the health of our democracy as well as our ability to resolve political...
Nov 7, 2022 | Faithful Democracy, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
As Franciscans, we are called to be peacemakers and to engage actively in public life in harmony with our faith. On Monday November 7th, 2022 Franciscan Action Network hosted a special prayer vigil on the eve of midterm elections. We prayed for the Holy Spirit to...
Jun 24, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking, Press Releases
Immediate Release June 24, 2022 Franciscan Action Network Welcomes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Washington, D.C. – Franciscan Action Network (FAN), which brings the peacemaking of St Francis of Assisi to public policy, welcomes the Senate passage of the...
Jun 15, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
In May 2022, a delegation of religious leaders traveled to Kyiv in an emergency intervention seeking to contribute to ending aggression against Ukraine, the bombing of Ukrainian cities, and to pray for a just peace. This trip was planned in response to a call from...