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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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Franciscans Attend Faiths4Climate Justice and Look Toward COP26
As President Biden and world leaders prepare to travel to Glasgow, Scotland for the Conference of Parties (COP), two dozen clergy and faith leaders...
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...
2021 Annual Gala
Thank you for making our Franciscan "FAN"fare a success! October 7, 2021 7:30 p.m. Eastern / 4:30 p.m. Pacific Online, from the comfort of your...
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...
Fact Sheets Outlining the Pathways to Legalization
We have a real shot at immigration reform this year. Congress is on the verge of creating a new, long overdue pathway for millions of immigrants...
Season of Creation Lecture: Creation Care – What & Why?
On September 9, 2021 the Franciscan Action Network hosted a lecture in celebration of the Season of Creation: “Creation Care - What and Why?” We...
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...
Four Phases of Franciscan Justice Circles
The Franciscan Justice Circle process follows four phases. While not always linear in their progression, the phases help guide us to build upon our...
