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FAN Signs Letter Urging Opposition to Border Militarization

FAN is proud to be one of many faith-based organizations to sign-on a letter urging Congress to oppose the ‘border wall’ and other forms of border militarization and any efforts to fund such proposals. The letter highlights the many negative and intersectional impacts of the proposed ‘wall’ and increased border militarization along the U.S./Mexico border. The impacts included in the letter, for example migration, the environment, border communities, indigenous communities, and financial cost, are deeply harmful and far-reaching.

Catholic Faith Leaders Have Spoken in Support of Refugees

In response to the Trump administration's Executive Orders on immigrant and refugee status in our country, Jason Miller, Director of Campaigns compiled this list of steps a person goes through to enter the U.S.

Support FAN's Team of Polar Bear Plungers

St. Bonaventure tells us that to love God, we need to love all that God created. He teaches us that what we choose to do here on this earth will have an effect on it. As part of FAN’s commitment to care for all of creation, we have participated in the Polar Bear Plunge for the last few years. This annual event is organized by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) and helps raise funds for important local grassroots efforts on climate justice.

People's Climate Movement Actions in Anticipation of New Administration

Many faith organizations, including FAN, are working hard to mobilize our networks for the People’s Climate Movement focusing on two major moments. The first of these moments is quickly approaching.

Catholics of Color Environmental Justice Training Held in New York

FAN has begun a series of Environmental Justice training workshops in Catholic communities of color all over the U.S. Read about our first successful workshop here.

Joint Letter: From American Muslims to President-Elect Trump

Following the November elections, many Imams and leaders of Muslim organizations sent a letter to president-elect Donald Trump expressing their concerns about anti-Muslim rhetoric during the campaign and appointments to the Trump transition team of individuals who speak negatively and falsely about American Muslims. They point to the rise in hate crimes against Muslims since the election, and are very concerned about a proposed Muslim registry which would be unconstitutional.

Help FAN Promote Peace and Justice in 2017

At this special time of the year, we are inspired by the story of the Nativity and the images it provokes. From the poor displaced couple made to give birth to their Son in a stable, to the shepherds caring for their flocks and the gifts of the Magi, we share a collective tradition of gift-giving. One of the strongest messages of Christmas is generosity.

FAN Statement on Civil Discourse in Response to 2016 Presidential Election

After the divisive election season this year, FAN invites you to take a pledge to move forward with civility.

FAN, Faith Leaders Stand in Solidarity with Native Tribes

The Franciscan Action Network is proud to count ourselves among the many faith leaders and organizations working in solidarity with the Native people of the Standing Rock and other tribes peacefully protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline from going through their sacred lands.

Tickets on Sale Now for World Premiere of Sultan and the Saint

The Franciscan Action Network and Unity Productions Foundation are proud to announce the world premiere of a new docudrama film, the Sultan and the Saint, based on the familiar story of Francis of Assisi’s visit to the Sultan al-Kamil in the 13th century.

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