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PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Statement on Senate Procedural Vote of Freedom to Vote Act
October 20, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Senate Republicans have once again blocked even beginning a public floor debate on the Freedom to Vote...
Franciscan Action Network Announces New Executive Director
October 4, 2021 Washington, D.C. - Michele Dunne, OFS has been named the executive director of The Franciscan Action Network (FAN), effective...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Alarmed by Expulsion of Haitian Migrants
Setpember 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. - Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is alarmed and dismayed by the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants seeking...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network applauds passage of HR4 in the House
Urges Senate to Act Immediately August 25, 2021 Washington, DC - “As Franciscans and Franciscan-hearted people, we believe that all human beings...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Call for Peace in Middle East
May 13, 2021 Washington, DC - Franciscans know well the story of Francis of Assisi crossing the battle lines of the 5th crusade to begin to build a...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Applaud Passage of D.C. Statehood Bill in the House
April 22, 2021 Urge its quick passage in Senate Washington, D.C. - "As Franciscans and Franciscan-hearted people who are inspired by Saints Francis...
PRESS RELEASE: In wake of Chauvin Verdict, Franciscans Cry Out for Justice for Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo, and Ma’Khia Bryant
April 22, 2021 It is long past time our nation and our church confront white supremacy Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network welcomes...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Call on President Biden to Take Action for Refugees
April 15, 2021 Keep your promise and sign the Presidential Determination immediately Washington, D.C. - The Biden Administration must act for...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network: Peace in America is Incompatible with AR-15s
March 23, 2021 Washington, D.C. - Shocked and saddened by yesterday’s mass murder in Boulder, Colorado, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) calls...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Applaud the Introduction of The For The People Act in the Senate
March 18, 2021 Washington, D.C. - “As we advocate in the spirits of Saints Francis and Clare and believe in the human dignity of all, the Franciscan...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Mourn Another Mass Shooting
March 18, 2021 Demand Immediate Comprehensive Gun Violence Legislation and an End to Misogyny and White Supremacy Washington, D.C. - As...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Recognize the Hurt of LGBTQ Catholics
March 17, 2021 All Human Beings Are Utterly Cherished as Children of God Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) recognizes that all...
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