Feb 5, 2021 | FAN, Issues, Organizing Tools
When Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was founded in 2007, a set of Franciscan Values was developed by Fr. Thomas Nairn, OFM. These were set as a guide for our work, to ensure the issues with which we engage are consistent with the charism and spirituality of...
Nov 30, 2020 | FAN, Resources
It has been a very challenging year for us all and one balm for the anxiety is to be in prayer and oneness with our brothers and sisters as we meditate on this past year and thank God for all the blessings we do have. FAN friend and National Animator for Justice,...
Oct 19, 2020 | Organizing Tools
The New York City Franciscan Solidarity Table hosted a webinar in October, 2020 on many issues in relation to election engagement. Attendees heard current examples of marginalization and voter suppression as well as opportunities for action based on Pope...
Jun 29, 2020 | FAN, Organizing Tools, Resources
Relationships have always been central to Franciscanism. St. Francis did not base his movement on praying or believing a certain way, like other religious groups before him, but let the movement grow out of transformed relationships among people and with the rest of...
