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Franciscan Action Network
The Franciscan Action Network is designed to bring a coordinated and effective voice to matters of Justice, Peace and Care for Creation in our world. The particular focus of the Franciscan Action Network’s advocacy is the U.S. Government and related Washington, DC based institutions (e.g., World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organization of American States…). The advocacy topics are both international and domestic in scope. In these arenas, the Franciscan Action Network hopes to bring a spirit of healing and reconciliation as they advocate for the transformation of the world, as inspired by the Spirit of God. At present, the Franciscan Action Network is made up of recognized Franciscan entities (with clearly elected leadership) based in the U.S. that chose to be associated with the efforts. These entities are both Catholic and Ecumenical, representing the broad reach of the Franciscan message. [written by Deacon Tom Bello, SFO, Tau-USA article, winter, 2007]
OEF along with TSSF participated in the original formation of F.A.N. at its formation conference in Baltimore in 2005
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Franciscans International
OEF has had a long standing relationship with FI which serves as the Franciscan voice at the United Nations both in New York and Geneva. FI is a NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) with General Consultive Status. They are a Franciscan voice at the United Nations protecting the vulnerable, the forgotten, and our wounded earth.
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OFM Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation Council
Much that is determined as a Francis JPIC Agenda often begins with the OFM JPIC council. They provide a wide range of resources and of ideas for JPIC work on their website. OEF JPIC Animator has in the past (though not currently) served on the OFM JPIC council as a regular participant at the national level.
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TSSF (Anglican Third Order) JPIC
This is an excellent website for keeping up on the TSSF JPIC activity. Our kinship with TSSF has often been in relation to JPIC issues.
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Seeds of Hope Publishing
Seeds of Hope Publishing works hard to provide a rich, accessible diet of ideas, information, and inspiration to nourish Christians who are working for the day when all God’s children will enjoy enough to eat and the physical and spiritual resources to pursue happy, healthy, productive lives. Sr. Katie Cook, OEF serves as editor of Seeds of Hope Publishing.
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