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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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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...
A Franciscan Reflection in a Time of Crisis
"Let them manifest their love in deeds. With confidence let them make known their needs to one another so that each can find and offer to the other...
Urge Congress to Pass Democracy for All Amendment
Pope Francis calls on each of us to “meddle in politics" and we interpret this concept as a requirement that all Americans must have an equal say in...
Franciscan Action Network 2019 Annual Report
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is proud to share news of the past year’s successes in our 2019 Annual Report. We encourage all of our...
Caring for Creation: Celebrate Earth Day at 50 and Laudato Si Week
As Franciscans, we hold a special place in our heart for our Mother Earth. We see our God reflected in her beauty and remember the necessity of a...
