Our Mission
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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News & Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Continue to Stand With Our Immigrant Sisters and Brothers
There is no National Emergency at our Southern Border; A Wall to Keep Out Asylum Seekers is Immoral
FAN 2018 Annual Report
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is proud to share news of the past year's successes in our 2018 Annual Report. We encourage all of our...
Franciscans Call on Republican Leadership to Stand Firm in Light of Rep. King’s Comments
Call on Faith Leaders to Rescind their Statement of Support
40 Days; 40 Ways: A Guide to a Green Lent
Creation-centered activities to ponder and challenge you during Lent.
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Fears Another Unjust Government Shutdown Over Immoral and Unnecessary Border Wall
Say current stalemate is not cause for national emergency
They Took the Plunge!
They did it! The FAN team of Patrick Carolan and Patrilie Hernandez took the plunge and raised over $5,000 for the Franciscan Action Network and the...
PRESS RELEASE: Catholic Coalition of Advocacy Organizations Sends Joint Statement to Congress Urging Them to Face the Moral Crisis
FAN as part of a coalition of Catholic advocacy organizations helped develop this statement to Congress urging them to take steps to end political polarization.
Help FAN #TakethePlunge And #KeepWinterCold
Help FAN Advocate for the Environment in 2019
FAN Hosts Art Contest to Celebrate our 10th Anniversary
As part of the celebration of our 10th Anniversary, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was inspired to host an art contest. We reached out to...
