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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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PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Support Synod for Pan-Amazon Region
Hold hope that reconciliation can be achieved with the indigenous people
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Appalled by Trump Administration Decision to Admit 18,000 Refugees in FY20
Immediate ReleaseSeptember 30, 2019Media Contact:Janine Walsh, FAN Communications Coordinator(203) 685-1856 | walsh@franciscanaction.orgFranciscans...
While Sisters Rally in Washington, Make a Call to Your Senators
Every day that goes by is another day that an immigrant family lives in fear of deportation or detention. This is wrong. Families belong together....
Faith Delegation to Honduras final report
Sr. Maria Orlandini, OSF was one of the delegation of 75 faith leaders who visited Honduras in March of this year. The trip was made to understand...
PRESS RELEASE: Cardinal Tobin Joins Hundreds of Catholics in Nonviolent Action for Immigrant Children
Many leaders risk arrest for nonviolent civil disobedience
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Decries Inhumanity of ICE Raid in Mississippi
For Immediate Release:Aug. 8, 2019Media Contacts:Janine Walsh (203) 685-1856 | walsh@franciscanaction.orgFranciscan Action Network Decries...
PRESS RELEASE: FAN and CMSM Call for Immediate Legislation on Gun Violence and a National Examination of Conscience
“Out of the depths I call to you, God.” (Psalm 130)
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FAN Urges Senate to Reject the Secure and Protect Act
Franciscan Action Network (FAN) opposes S. 1494, the so-called “Secure and Protect Act of 2019”
