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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
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Shemá: Biodiversity, Franciscans, and the Season of Creation: for a present that has a future
On September 3, the General Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor in Rome hosted a virtual...
2022 Annual Gala Benefit
Please join the Franciscan Action Network for our annual gala on the evening of Thursday, October 6. Our theme will be “Peacebuilding in the Spirit...
St. Clare – An Example to Follow
St. Clare is known for her profound spirituality, life of prayer, and tender care for her sisters. She also engaged in the world in ways that were...
Plan Now to Celebrate the Season of Creation
Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. As...
Heal Not Harm, Restore Asylum Now
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) is co-hosting two weeks of call-in days to urge our elected officials to "Heal Not Harm" and terminate...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade
June 27, 2022 Franciscan Action Network Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade Washington, D.C. - As Franciscans and Franciscan-hearted...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Welcomes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Immediate Release June 24, 2022 Franciscan Action Network Welcomes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Washington, D.C. - Franciscan Action Network...
Faith Based Organizations Participate in Poor People’s Campaign Moral March on Washington
On June 18, 2022, Franciscan Action Network (FAN) coordinated a Franciscan and Catholic presence for the Poor People’s Campaign Moral March on...
Catholic Presence at Poor People’s Campaign
Immediate Release Media Contact: Janine Walsh | 203.685.1856 | walsh@franciscanaction.org Tobias Harkleroad | 301.509.7910 |...
