FranciscanActionNet

Fostering inclusive social transformation in the spirit of St. Francis & St. Clare of Assisi

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

Join Franciscan-hearted people from across the country this November 7-9, 2026 just outside Washington, D.C. Together, we will learn, grow, and connect, empowered to make an impact in our communities and beyond. https://t.co/rnWnWsBPiw

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

A prayer for the country’s 250th anniversary from @JamesMartinSJ for @Sojourners

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

FAN Director of Communications @RGC3 offers a reflection on Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

[Georgetown Initiative on CST and Public Life @GUcstpubliclife]

Watch this highlight from our Salt and Light Gathering “The Crisis of Connection: Strengthening Faith and Relationships” with Robert Christian @RGC3 @franciscannet, and view the full video at https://t.co/yznagEX2FU #ConnectionCrisisCST

[Georgetown Initiative on CST and Public Life @GUcstpubliclife]

TODAY: @manaafsari, @SBentleyva (@TheJosephites), @RGC3 (@franciscannet), and @ChristineEmba (@AEI) join the Salt and Light Gathering “The Crisis of Connection: Strengthening Faith and Relationships” at the Capitol View Event Convening Space (125 E Street NW) and online (https://t.co/4Q12wXlpla). The evening begins with a happy hour at 6pm, then the dialogue at 7pm, and a reception at 8pm. RSVP: https://t.co/0s8XTDEHR4 #ConnectionCrisisCST

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

Powerful message during today’s prayer vigil for peace

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

With inflation and an affordability crisis, AI, setbacks to the common good, and an epidemic of loneliness, how do we keep the faith? How do we have courage in this moment? FAN Comms Director Robert Christian suggests: let’s be like Mary Magdalene

https://t.co/LJuatt1W4g

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

Amazing performance by @SienaMBB. Exciting day for the Franciscan community.

[Siena Basketball @SienaMBB]

Left EVERYTHING out there

What a battle

Damn proud, #SienaSaints 🫡

#MarchOn x @MarchMadnessMBB

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

You can take the survey here: https://t.co/nWeVwJVaW8

[USCCB's Secretariat of Migration @MRSserves]

For #welcomewednesday, @CardinalBCupich shares, "We have some incidences here in Chicago in which parents have been torn apart from their families and the children are left here on their own... If we do not have strong families, we will not have a strong nation." @archchicago

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Let us #PrayTogether for our brothers and sisters in #Ukraine, severely tested by the consequences of renewed attacks against energy infrastructure. I express my gratitude for solidarity initiatives promoted by the Catholic dioceses of Poland and other countries, which help the population endure this period of intense cold.

[Michael J. O'Loughlin @MikeOLoughlin]

My latest: Find voices of hope — even when you're doomscrolling https://t.co/imBjMd4ZgE via @NCRonline

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

You can listen to @RichardRohrOFM on the Spiritual Life with @JamesMartinSJ. Great discussion! https://t.co/Y46GqFIh3B

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

New article from @ClarkeAtAmerica @americamag quotes FAN executive director @MicheleDunneOFS:

Each of us through prayer can see where God is calling us “to be peace builders, to be loving our neighbors, to be living the gospel.”

https://t.co/luGFz0MW3B

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

We’ve joined with many other Catholic leaders on this critical issue. Check out the letter:

[James Martin, SJ @JamesMartinSJ]

News: Letter from multiple Catholic leaders in the US, including archbishops, bishops, religious order superiors, priests, and members of men's and women's religious orders, to the US Senate: Immigration policy should be guided by "human dignity" and "social stability." (First four pages of signatories, courtesy of @JesuitRefugee USA).

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

.@MikeOLoughlin with the full report on @CardinalJWTobin’s powerful message:

https://t.co/L7nINxNmdv

[Solidarity Revolution: End the Throwaway Culture @SolidarityRev]

On an interfaith call, Cardinal Tobin encourages people to contact their Congressional representatives to encourage them to vote against funding ICE in order to help restore a culture of life.

[Toby Harkleroad @tobyhark]

Franciscans presented Dr. King with the ST. FRANCIS PEACE MEDAL in 1963

Friar Philip Marquard said of people who objected: "confusion exists even in the minds of upright people, and reflects just one of the many problems Dr. King is faced with in his unselfish task."

[Toby Harkleroad @tobyhark]

Thank you Bishop Menjivar!

Your witness for PEACE and GOOD is so important. Solidarity and communion against the powers of greed and evil is important.

@WashArchdiocese @USCCB @franciscannet @MigrationPolicy
@CongActionNet @OSV

https://t.co/6ebuRS2wla

[FranciscanActionNet @franciscannet]

We are cosponsoring this training on Monday. More details: https://t.co/NL0rBvHzMf