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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.
Peace Making
Care for Creation
Poverty
Human Rights
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Virtual Transitus Service
To commemorate the Feast of St. Francis, we invite our whole network to our virtual Transitus service on October 3 at 5:30p ET / 2:30p PT presented...
Event Recordings: Confronting Environmental Racism
In the fall of 2022, Franciscan Action Network, the Franciscan Federation and the Franciscan Friars (OFM) US-6 JPIC Working Group offered a 4-part...
Shemá: Biodiversity, Franciscans, and the Season of Creation: for a present that has a future
On September 3, the General Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor in Rome hosted a virtual...
2022 Annual Gala Benefit
Please join the Franciscan Action Network for our annual gala on the evening of Thursday, October 6. Our theme will be “Peacebuilding in the Spirit...
Confronting Environmental Racism
From plastics to cosmetics, fashion, fertilizer, and more, petrochemicals are everywhere in our daily lives, seeping into our air, water, soil,...
St. Clare – An Example to Follow
St. Clare is known for her profound spirituality, life of prayer, and tender care for her sisters. She also engaged in the world in ways that were...
Plan Now 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...
Heal Not Harm, Restore Asylum Now
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) is co-hosting two weeks of call-in days to urge our elected officials to "Heal Not Harm" and terminate...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade
June 27, 2022 Franciscan Action Network Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade Washington, D.C. - As Franciscans and Franciscan-hearted...
