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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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Poverty
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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...
Ukraine: Narrative/Propaganda and Opportunities for Diplomacy
On June 15, 2023, Franciscan Action Network (FAN) hosted a webinar on Ukraine welcoming a panel of speakers considering the common narratives...
Recording: Root Causes of Migration Webinar
Franciscan Action Network and the Franciscan Network for Migrants hosted a webinar on Root Causes of Migration on May 17, 2023 where we heard a...
Webinar on Peacebuilding in Ukraine
On May 25, 2023, FAN hosted a webinar, “Peacebuilding, Nonviolent Resistance, and Unarmed Civilian Protection in Ukraine,” seeking to understand and...
A ‘Possible’ Dinner for an ‘Impossible’ Ministry
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” -St. Francis of Assisi Years ago, we at...
Internships at FAN
2023 Summer Intern The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) seeks a full-time paid intern to work with us during summer 2023 on policy advocacy related...
Submit Comment on the New Asylum Rule Proposal
On February 23, 2023, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that will establish a near-total ban on access to asylum at the U.S. southern...
