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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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Faithful Democracy Town Hall: Protecting Our Democracy in the Face of COVID-19
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is a proud leader of the Faithful Democracy coalition. This is a multifaith coalition of faith-based...
FAN Works to Support DACA Youth and Immigrants
Faith communities across traditions have repeatedly demonstrated an unwavering commitment to immigrant youth and their families. Over the years, the...
PRESS RELEASE: Pandemic No Excuse for Immigration Ban
April 21, 2020 Media Contact: Janine Walsh, walsh@franciscanaction.org, 203-685-1856 Pandemic No Excuse for Immigration Ban Franciscan Action...
Franciscans Celebrate Caring for Creation
As followers of the patron saint of ecology, Franciscans are used to gathering at rallys and vigils for the climate, as in the above photo from a...
We need your help
Covid-19 has devastated normalcy and we pray for all the families tragically struck by this disease. Most at risk are those in whom we, as...
Urge your Members of Congress to Oppose EPA Rollbacks
In a newsletter I receive from the Little Portion Farm (a ministry of the Franciscan Friars Conventual, Our Lady of the Angels Province in Ellicott...
Various Opportunities to Participate in Virtual Stations of the Cross
As we enter Holy Week, we recognize that this year will look and feel so very different from the typical celebrations we are accustomed to. While...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Deeply Concerned over Supreme Court DACA Decision Amidst Pandemic
Immediate Release March 27, 2020 Media Contact: Janine Walsh walsh@franciscanaction.org | 203-685-1856 Franciscans Deeply Concerned over Supreme...
Support DACA-mented and Immigrant Brothers and Sisters
As a community facing the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone can take steps to make an impact. As we practice social distancing, we can still show support...
