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SUMMARY:Preparing Our Franciscan Presence: Participating Nonviolently in the Public Square (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network \n\n\n\nAs Franciscan-hearted people\, we are called to bring a grounded\, peaceful presence into the public square. This online session offers practical tools for cultivating that presence—how to spiritually prepare\, stay centered\, respond when confronted\, and embody the Gospel of peace in moments of tension. \n\n\n\nTogether we’ll explore how to show up at rallies\, vigils\, and witness events with humility\, courage\, and nonviolence. Participants will learn simple skills for remaining rooted\, de-escalating conflict\, and moving as a community shaped by Franciscan values. \n\n\n\nThis session is especially helpful for those planning to participate in upcoming opportunities such as No Kings\, peace rallies\, vigils\, and other public witness events. \n\n\n\nClick here to register \n\n\n\nPlease note: the session will not be recorded\, but all registrants will receive a one‑page summary afterward.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/preparing-our-franciscan-presence-participating-nonviolently-in-the-public-square-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Time to Act for Citizenship (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Action Network for a timely webinar on the current immigration landscape. \n\n\n\nImmigration policy is shifting quickly\, with increased enforcement and detention even as long-term solutions remain unresolved. This session will offer a clear overview of what is happening now\, a faith-rooted reflection on why a pathway to citizenship matters\, and practical ways to take action\, including opportunities to participate in FAN’s April Advocacy Days. We will also hear directly from a DACA recipient. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join! \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-time-to-act-for-citizenship-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20260211T234634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T234636Z
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SUMMARY:Fishes & Loaves: A Franciscan Prayer Night (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Action Network and friends for an evening of Franciscan prayer focused on anti-hunger efforts and poverty alleviation. \n\n\n\nIn response to Pope Leo’s call to spiritual poverty in Dilexi Te and the growing risks facing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\, we will gather to pray with and for all who involuntarily fast during Lent. This prayer night marks the launch of FAN’s 2026 anti-hunger campaign\, Fishes & Loaves.  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join! \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/fishes-loaves-a-franciscan-prayer-night-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20260129T040426Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer for Immigrant Justice and Rule of Law
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Action Network for a prayerful gathering focused on immigrant justice and the rule of law. In light of the recent events in Minneapolis\, participants will hear reflections from FAN staff\, members of the Twin Cities Franciscan Justice Circle\, and other Franciscans about what they are witnessing in their communities and how we can care for our immigrant neighbors with compassion and clarity.  \n\n\n\nThe evening will include time for testimony\, discussion\, and shared prayer. This event is co‑sponsored by the Franciscan Federation and the Order of Friars Minor\, Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/prayer-for-immigrant-justice-and-rule-of-law/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20251204T161933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T161935Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Healthy Environment Workshop (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Action Network for the final session in a webinar series on the right to a clean and healthy environment. This interactive workshop will highlight state-level case studies and explore strategies for advancing Green Amendments in partnership with local networks. \n\n\n\nGrounded in a humans rights perspective\, Franciscan spirituality\, Catholic social teaching\, and the Christian commitment to care for creation\, this session offers practical insights and inspiration for environmental justice. \n\n\n\nAttendance is free\, and donations are welcome to support FAN’s ongoing work. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-healthy-environment-workshop-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20251219T185658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T185702Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Faith in Democracy - Facing the Challenges of 2026 (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network (FAN)\, this online panel is part of the annual Faith in Democracy series\, bringing together leaders from across faith traditions for a timely conversation on “Facing the Challenges of 2026”.Moderated by Chris Crawford\, Senior Director of Civic Strategies at Interfaith America\, the panel features: \n\n\n\n\nJim Wallis – Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice\n\n\n\nGloria Purvis – Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life\n\n\n\nRabbi Sharon Brous – IKAR\, Los Angeles\n\n\n\n\nThe gathering will open with prayer from Bishop John Stowe and close with prayer from Imam Talib Shareef. This nonpartisan conversation will explore the relationship between faith and democracy\, the challenges facing the United States at this moment\, and how people of faith can work together to strengthen democratic life. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-faith-in-democracy-facing-the-challenges-of-2026-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20251202T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T172634Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Prayer Service: "Welcome The Children" (Online; Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Action Network for an online Advent prayer service on Tuesday\, December 16 at 7pm ET.  \n\n\n\nAs we prepare for the Feast of the Birth of Christ\, we will reflect together on the mystery of the Incarnation and lift up prayers for immigrant children impacted by current policies and actions. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to gather in hope and solidarity as we pray to Welcome the Children. \n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/advent-prayer-service-welcome-the-children-online-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20251119T222409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T222413Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Green Amendments Movement (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franciscan Action Network \n\n\n\nWhat if your right to clean air and safe water were protected like your right to free speech? Sign up for this timely conversation with Maya K. van Rossum\, founder of the Green Amendments Movement. This national initiative seeks to embed environmental rights directly into state constitutions—ensuring lasting protections for communities\, especially the most vulnerable\, in the face of climate change and environmental injustice. \n\n\n\nThis is the second webinar in FAN’s three-part series on environmental justice and civic engagement. A recording will be available to all who register. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-the-green-amendments-movement-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20251017T142341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154904Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) and Franciscans International for the first in a three-part webinar series exploring the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental human right. As Franciscans International prepares to join COP30 in Brazil\, UN Representative Marya Farah will offer insight into global efforts to address the climate crisis and uphold environmental justice. \n\n\n\nThis session will also highlight two key reports from the UN and Franciscans International\, offering context\, advocacy tools\, and pathways for action. \n\n\n\nClick here to registerFree to attend; donations welcome. A recording will be available to all who register.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/webinar-a-right-to-a-clean-and-healthy-environment-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20250924T204716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T204718Z
UID:10002099-1759431600-1759435200@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Online Transitus Service (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Online Transitus Service — Hosted by the Franciscan Action NetworkJoin Franciscan Justice Circles across the U.S. for a moving online Transitus Service. Together\, we’ll honor the passing of St. Francis of Assisi and reflect on how his life continues to shape our shared call to peace and justice.Click here to register
URL:https://franfed.org/event/online-transitus-service-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20241118T013513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T014401Z
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SUMMARY:FAN “Working for Environmental Justice” Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Franciscan Action Network’s next installment of the Fall 2024 “Working for Environmental Justice” webinar series on Tuesday\, Nov. 19 at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT on “Cicero\, IL: Underwater and Under Pressure.” We will listen to and uplift local activists Delia Barajas\, Carmen Jimenez\, and Sasha Adkins. FAN staff will facilitate this dialogue\, have a Q/A session\, and finish with an action opportunity for you to take; you won’t want to miss it! This is event is brought to you in partnership with The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia and Franciscan Federation. Click here to register for the virtual event.
URL:https://franfed.org/event/fan-working-for-environmental-justice-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20220816T153057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T153328Z
UID:10000033-1670515200-1670518800@franfed.org
SUMMARY:Confronting Environmental Racism
DESCRIPTION:Franciscan Action Network and the Franciscan Federation are pleased to present a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom plastics to cosmetics\, fashion\, fertilizer\, and more\, petrochemicals are everywhere in our daily lives\, seeping into our air\, water\, soil\, food\, and bloodstreams. As the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy proceeds\, many corporations are trying to ramp up petrochemical and plastic production to stay in business. While all Americans are affected\, some communities are affected much more than others. As Franciscans\, we are called to stand with our sisters and brothers who have been most directly affected. \n\n\n\nThe oil\, gas and petrochemical industry have long placed their facilities in areas inhabited by Black\, Brown\, Indigenous\, or poor communities deemed “sacrifice zones.” It’s time for us to stand with communities on the frontlines of this environmental racism. \n\n\n\nThe centerpiece of our series will be three short documentaries\, “Big Oil’s Last Lifeline\,” produced by Hip Hop Caucus. At three of our four gatherings\, we will view one 20-minute long documentary and hear from a speaker in one of the “sacrifice zones” in the U.S.–Houston\, Louisiana\, and West Virginia–while at the fourth we will discuss advocacy options with experienced activists. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will learn how the petrochemical industry violates laws and regulations with impunity\, leading to the unconscionable – dumping cancer-causing pollution into the air\, water\, and soil – and what can be done to address this situation. \n\n\n\nNOTE: There are four sessions. Each session will be one-hour beginning at 4 pm Eastern / 1 pm Pacific. Attend one or more if you wish. The fourth session will be a discussion with climate activists. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/confronting-environmental-racism-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20220816T153024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T153405Z
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SUMMARY:Confronting Environmental Racism
DESCRIPTION:Franciscan Action Network and the Franciscan Federation are pleased to present a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom plastics to cosmetics\, fashion\, fertilizer\, and more\, petrochemicals are everywhere in our daily lives\, seeping into our air\, water\, soil\, food\, and bloodstreams. As the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy proceeds\, many corporations are trying to ramp up petrochemical and plastic production to stay in business. While all Americans are affected\, some communities are affected much more than others. As Franciscans\, we are called to stand with our sisters and brothers who have been most directly affected. \n\n\n\nThe oil\, gas and petrochemical industry have long placed their facilities in areas inhabited by Black\, Brown\, Indigenous\, or poor communities deemed “sacrifice zones.” It’s time for us to stand with communities on the frontlines of this environmental racism. \n\n\n\nThe centerpiece of our series will be three short documentaries\, “Big Oil’s Last Lifeline\,” produced by Hip Hop Caucus. At three of our four gatherings\, we will view one 20-minute long documentary and hear from a speaker in one of the “sacrifice zones” in the U.S.–Houston\, Louisiana\, and West Virginia–while at the fourth we will discuss advocacy options with experienced activists. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will learn how the petrochemical industry violates laws and regulations with impunity\, leading to the unconscionable – dumping cancer-causing pollution into the air\, water\, and soil – and what can be done to address this situation. \n\n\n\nNOTE: There are four sessions. Each session will be one-hour beginning at 4 pm Eastern / 1 pm Pacific. Attend one or more if you wish. The fourth session will be a discussion with climate activists. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/confronting-environmental-racism-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20220816T152452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T153441Z
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SUMMARY:Confronting Environmental Racism
DESCRIPTION:Franciscan Action Network and the Franciscan Federation are pleased to present a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom plastics to cosmetics\, fashion\, fertilizer\, and more\, petrochemicals are everywhere in our daily lives\, seeping into our air\, water\, soil\, food\, and bloodstreams. As the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy proceeds\, many corporations are trying to ramp up petrochemical and plastic production to stay in business. While all Americans are affected\, some communities are affected much more than others. As Franciscans\, we are called to stand with our sisters and brothers who have been most directly affected. \n\n\n\nThe oil\, gas and petrochemical industry have long placed their facilities in areas inhabited by Black\, Brown\, Indigenous\, or poor communities deemed “sacrifice zones.” It’s time for us to stand with communities on the frontlines of this environmental racism. \n\n\n\nThe centerpiece of our series will be three short documentaries\, “Big Oil’s Last Lifeline\,” produced by Hip Hop Caucus. At three of our four gatherings\, we will view one 20-minute long documentary and hear from a speaker in one of the “sacrifice zones” in the U.S.–Houston\, Louisiana\, and West Virginia–while at the fourth we will discuss advocacy options with experienced activists. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will learn how the petrochemical industry violates laws and regulations with impunity\, leading to the unconscionable – dumping cancer-causing pollution into the air\, water\, and soil – and what can be done to address this situation. \n\n\n\nNOTE: There are four sessions. Each session will be one-hour beginning at 4 pm Eastern / 1 pm Pacific. Attend one or more if you wish. The fourth session will be a discussion with climate activists. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/confronting-environmental-racism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102710
CREATED:20220804T132308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T153516Z
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SUMMARY:Confronting Environmental Racism
DESCRIPTION:Franciscan Action Network and the Franciscan Federation are pleased to present a 4-part webinar series on Confronting Environmental Racism.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom plastics to cosmetics\, fashion\, fertilizer\, and more\, petrochemicals are everywhere in our daily lives\, seeping into our air\, water\, soil\, food\, and bloodstreams. As the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy proceeds\, many corporations are trying to ramp up petrochemical and plastic production to stay in business. While all Americans are affected\, some communities are affected much more than others. As Franciscans\, we are called to stand with our sisters and brothers who have been most directly affected. \n\n\n\nThe oil\, gas and petrochemical industry have long placed their facilities in areas inhabited by Black\, Brown\, Indigenous\, or poor communities deemed “sacrifice zones.” It’s time for us to stand with communities on the frontlines of this environmental racism. \n\n\n\nThe centerpiece of our series will be three short documentaries\, “Big Oil’s Last Lifeline\,” produced by Hip Hop Caucus. At three of our four gatherings\, we will view one 20-minute long documentary and hear from a speaker in one of the “sacrifice zones” in the U.S.–Houston\, Louisiana\, and West Virginia–while at the fourth we will discuss advocacy options with experienced activists. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will learn how the petrochemical industry violates laws and regulations with impunity\, leading to the unconscionable – dumping cancer-causing pollution into the air\, water\, and soil – and what can be done to address this situation. \n\n\n\nNOTE: There are four sessions. Each session will be one-hour beginning at 4 pm Eastern / 1 pm Pacific. Attend one or more if you wish. The fourth session will be a discussion with climate activists. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://franfed.org/event/big-oils-last-lifeline-film-series-and-discussion/
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