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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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FAN Supports Partners Working to End Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is an exploitation of vulnerability and migrants are among the most vulnerable populations. St. Josephine Bakhita (pictured), who...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Cry Out: No War with Iran
Immediate Release January 3, 2020 Media Contact: Janine Walsh | 203-685-1856 | walsh@franciscanaction.org Franciscans Cry Out: NO WAR WITH IRAN...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Sickened By Vandalism at Nessah Synagogue
December 17, 2019 Immediate Release Media Contact: Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856 Franciscans Sickened By Vandalism at...
PRESS RELEASE: Multiple Faith-based Advocacy Organizations Join Jane Fonda for Today’s Fire Drill Friday
December 6, 2019 Immediate Release Media Contact: Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856 Multiple Faith-based Advocacy...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Applaud House Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
December 6, 2019Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856Franciscans Applaud House Passage of Voting...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Deplores Attack on Jewish Neighbors
December 4, 2019Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856Franciscan Action Network Deplores Attack...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Announces New Executive Director
December 2, 2019Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856Franciscan Action Network Announces New...
This Giving Tuesday Join us in Celebrating Our Common Humanity
When so much attention is given to what makes us different, generosity is what brings people together. We’re proud to be part of the #GivingTuesday...
2019 Annual Award Benefit a Great Success
With bittersweet emotions, the staff and board of the Franciscan Action Network gathered on November 7th, 2019 at St. Francis Hall to celebrate...
