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.
Peace Making
Care for Creation
Poverty
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Our work on Immigration and Human Rights
The foundation for FAN’s work on Immigration is found in scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and Franciscan tradition and values. Welcoming the...
Befriending our Impoverished Neighbors & Becoming Blessed
In 2023 for the first time, Franciscan Action Network held an unconventional benefit; we invited members of our Network to sponsor or buy a ticket...
Recording: Transitioning to a Peace Economy
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, Executive Director Michele Dunne participated in a discussion hosted by Peace Economy Project on the foundational...
Call the White House to Ensure Gaza Ceasefire, End Violence in West Bank, and Build a Just Peace
Franciscan Action Network joins other faith organizations in urging calls to the White House to ask President Trump to use U.S. leverage to ensure...
12 Christian leaders arrested in Senate calling for ceasefire in Gaza
March 21, 2024Immediate Release Contacts: Janine Walsh, Franciscan Action Network, walsh@franciscanaction.orgJudy Coode, Pax Christi USA,...
Dialogue with Palestinian and Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace
Franciscan Action Network hosted a virtual event featuring two speakers from the Holy Land, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who are members of the...
Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers
On February 29, 2024 the Franciscan Action Network hosted a Lenten program, “Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers.” Our speakers included renowned...
Christians for Ceasefire and Just Peace
A broad coalition of national and local Christian organizations and nonviolent peacemakers have envisioned a Ceasefire Campaign rooted in the...
Christian leaders take public action in call for ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 14, 2024 Christian leaders take public action in call for ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza Washington, DC – On...
