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.
Peace Making
Care for Creation
Poverty
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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...
2022 Franciscan Action Network Annual Report
Please have a look at our 2022 Annual Report and send us your feedback to info@franciscanaction.org. The report describes the work that our staff...
Remembering Parkland
February 14th, Valentine’s Day is typically a day when red hearts and messages of love are spread throughout schools across our country, but five...
FAN Shows Up – Actions and Events
An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and...
Seeing anew with the eyes of the heart
During Lent this year, Franciscan Action Network invites you to join in seeking a conversion of heart in order to see anew. We will spend these...
Concert in Support of Ukraine
If you live in the DC metro area, please join Franciscan Action Network and other faith sponsors for Faith in Peace, a concert in support of...
