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
Human Rights
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Recording of Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil
On January 5, 2023, we were humbled and honored to have 70 people attend our Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil in person and more than 350 view...
Faith in Democracy: Interfaith Vigil
As Franciscans, we are called to act as peacemakers and bridge-builders. The events of January 6, 2021 continue to divide Americans and create...
Movie Screening: The Letter
As Franciscans, we are called to care for all of God's wondrous creation. Our brother, Pope Francis, invites all people of good will to hear both...
Dismantling Environmental Racism
With a love of lakes and self described passion for all creation, FAN Board Member Sr. Damien Marie Savino, F.S.E., Ph.D. serves as Dean of Science...
Prayers for Guidance and Harmony this Election
As Franciscans, we are called to be peacemakers and to engage actively in public life in harmony with our faith. On Monday November 7th, 2022...
Giving Tuesday & 2022 Year-End Campaigns
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) exists to bring a collective Franciscan voice to public policy on issues related to justice, peace, creation,...
Election Eve Prayer Vigil
As Franciscans, we are called to be peacemakers and to engage actively in public life in harmony with our faith. On Monday November 7th at 7pm ET /...
Thank you for making our Annual Gala a success!
One hundred people at St. Francis Hall in D.C. and even more online gathered October 6th for our annual event, which highlighted domestic and global...
Virtual Transitus Service
To commemorate the Feast of St. Francis, we invite our whole network to our virtual Transitus service on October 3 at 5:30p ET / 2:30p PT presented...
