Our Mission
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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Montana Youth Activists Prevail
A Montana judge has sided with 16 youth activists finding that the state violated their right to a "clean and healthful environment," which the...
Updates on Ukraine Nonviolent Peacebuilding Initiatives
Some updates to encourage us as work continues on this issue. On Thursday Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace, FAN Just Peace Fellow Eli...
Take Action on Immigrant Family Unity
The principle of family unity is a cornerstone of our Franciscan faith. But millions of immigrant families are separated every day because of an...
Plan 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...
New Report: Youth Attitudes on Guns
Everytown partnered with Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and American University’s Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL)...
PRESS RELEASE: 230 Religious Leaders Support Pope Francis and Call for Diplomacy Now to end war in Ukraine
Immediate ReleaseJuly 18, 2023 Contact: Eli McCarthy, Ph.D., Franciscan Action NetworkPhone: 510-717-8867Email: esm52@georgetown.edu WASHINGTON, DC...
Mission and Vision
Mission StatementInspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective...
Thank you for Supporting the FAN Benefit!
The Franciscan Action Network annual benefit this year found the staff serving an unconventional gala dinner to our neighbors who needed it at the...
Gun Violence Awareness Prayer Vigil
A new collaborative group of women religious, "Nuns Against Gun Violence," coordinated candlelight vigils across the country for National Gun...
