Franciscan Action Network

[3] FAN also maintains a "pro-life" stance on abortion and its members participate at the annual March for Life in Washington, DC.

FEC provides training and resources in sustainable living projects, spiritual reflection, retreat, community building, and advocacy work.

Following the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, who called Franciscans to be migrating people of prayer,[5] FAN directs a significant part of its efforts to promoting immigration reform,[6] advocating for a clearly defined pathway to US citizenship which prioritizes family unity.

[7] In accord with their understanding of the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of those who promote ecology, FAN works with other Franciscans to bring public officials into conversation about action to mitigate climate change.

[12] FAN promotes peace by offering resources on civil dialogue, working for legislation to reduce gun violence, and addressing arms issues such as nuclear weapons.