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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Dignity First: Nourishing Lives, Transforming Communities
Please join the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) for our annual benefit program, “Dignity First: Nourishing Lives, Transforming Communities,” on...
2026 Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference
Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Ours to do November 7-9, 2026 Hilton Arlington National Landing Hotel, 2399 Richmond Highway, Arlington,...
FAN’s Response to US Military Action in Iran
For Immediate Release: February 28, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — As followers of Jesus in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscan Action...
FAN Shows Up – 2026 Actions and Events
An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and...
2025 Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Love in Action
FAN’s third annual Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Love in Action took place in Washington DC on October 18-20, 2025. Franciscans and...
J-Break, January 2027
Urban Plunge to Baltimore, Maryland January 10 - 16, 2027 Join a cohort of Franciscan-hearted young adults from across the country from Franciscan...
A Just Peace Alternative to U.S. Bombing Iran
Predictably, the resort to violent ‘defense’ by Israel has metastasized into another major escalation in the region. With a massive missile attack...
FJLC 2025 Sponsorship Packages
Due to overwhelming demand, we are no longer able to offer tabling opportunities or event registrations with sponsorship packages at this time. We...
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Commit $2 Million to Advance an Intergenerational Movement for Justice and Peace Through Franciscan Action Network
For Immediate Release: Jun 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) have made a landmark $2 million...
