A Brief Biography of St. Francis of Assisi
Here, enjoy a brief biography of St. Francis of Assisi and how he came to lead a band of brothers that has expanded today worldwide.
Organizing Tools
Feast of St. Francis
FAN Friend and National Animator of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation for the U.S. Secular Franciscan Order, Ms. Carolyn Townes, OFS shared with us a note this week in preparation for the Feast of St. Francis, Oct. 4, 2019.
Canticle Campus to Begin January 18th
FAN is proud to announce the new session of Canticle Campus, a joint effort within the Franciscan family, both Catholic and Protestant, to establish a central location of education and dialog.
The Francis Effect - A Young Adult Retreat
Franciscan Action Network is proud to announce a new young adult retreat titled "The Francis Effect."
The Seven Sorrowful Mysteries of Stuff
FAN Friend, David B. Couturier recently sent us a new article he wrote focusing on young adults he calls the "mosaic Generation" and our relationship to stuff.
GreenFaith Certification Program Webinar
GreenFaith is an organization with which FAN works closely in efforts of Caring for God's Creation. We are proud to provide information about their Certification Program for all Faith Communities.
Act Now for Compassionate Immigration Reform
Use this quick fact sheet with resources and talking points to help discuss Immigration Reform with your local legislators during their August recess.
One-to-One Relational Meetings
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 creation.
Media Strategy
FAN helps to amplify the justice efforts of Franciscans around the country. Using our name as our guide, we attempt to be Franciscan, Actionable, and support our Network