Mar 10, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
As the world watches the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in horror, many of us are praying, speaking out against war, and also looking for practical ways to help Ukrainians. FAN has reached out to our network to gather information about the many Franciscan religious in...
Feb 24, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, Issues, Peacemaking
On February 28th at 7pm ET (4pm PT), we hosted “RE-humanize this Lent” offering an hour of scripture, reflection, discussion, and prayer about how we can use the weeks of Lent to become “re-humanizers,” resisting the dangers of dehumanizing discourse to our fellow...
Feb 11, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
The Biden Administration recently announced additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. These new actions are meant to build on the five-part, comprehensive strategy announced last June meant to tackle the persistent spike in gun crimes due to...
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 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...
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...
