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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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A Food Oasis Grows from the Alliance of Two Franciscan Organizations
The Little Portion Farm is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars Conventual, Our Lady of the Angels Province who are FAN Members. It is located on the...
The Public Health Approach to Gun Violence Prevention
The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (Ed Fund) released a report last week, "The Public Health Approach to Gun Violence Prevention," which...
A Migrants Novena
FAN Member Carolyn D. Townes, OFS is the National Animator of Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation for the U.S. Secular Franciscan Order and has...
Franciscan Action Network Offers Prayers for President-Elect Biden and Healing for the Nation
November 7, 2020 Washington, DC - Franciscan Action Network congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. We pray...
NYC Solidarity Table Hosts Election Engagement Webinar
The New York City Franciscan Solidarity Table hosted a webinar in October, 2020 on many issues in relation to election engagement. Attendees heard...
Franciscan Action Network Offers Prayers for the Trumps’ Recovery
October 2, 2020 Washington, D.C. – Franciscan Action Network and Franciscan-hearted people everywhere offer their prayers for the full recovery of...
200 Catholic Leaders Call for AG Barr to Reject Award from National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
September 21, 2020 Washington, D.C. – More than 200 Catholic priests, sisters, theologians, and lay leaders from across the country have signed onto...
Learn, Pray, and Act with the Franciscan Action Network During the Season of Creation
This year, Catholics all over the world celebrated the 5th anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato...
Immigration Advocacy: Latest Events and Updates
There is a lot going on for immigration advocates over the next few weeks. Here is a list of events you may be interested in. The Catholic...
