Living and Promoting
Active Nonviolence and Peacemaking

Living and Promoting
Active Nonviolence and Peacemaking

Living and Promoting
Active Nonviolence and Peacemaking

We Clinton Franciscans, in the spirit of Saint Francis and
Saint Clare and grounded in contemplation, are called to ongoing conversion and sent as instruments of God’s peace.

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"The First Step"
Tue Jul 16, 2024
The “Movies That Matter: Informing Your Vote” series from the Franciscan Peace Center continues in July with a virtual screening of The First Step.  Advance registration is required to view the...
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Share Our Sandwiches
Thu Aug 01, 2024  | 12:00 PM
Individuals experiencing food insecurity can receive a free sack lunch through the Share Our Sandwiches program, sponsored by the Franciscan Peace Center. Share Our Sandwiches lunches will be...
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The Clinton Area Anti-Human Trafficking Committee
Thu Aug 01, 2024  | 12:00 PM
Come learn about and take action to prevent human trafficking in our community. The Clinton Area Anti-trafficking Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month at 12:00 PM at the Clinton...
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Movies That Matter: Informing Your Vote

Featuring Van Jones, V. P. Kamala Harris, Jared Kushner, & Kim Kardashian, "The First Step" exposes a divided America as Van Jones works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform & a more humane response to America's addiction crisis.  Sign up now to watch the film online between July 16-29 then join in a discussion with other viewers. 

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Active Nonviolence

Active nonviolence is a creative power for good available to everyone. It is grounded in the sacredness of all life and respect for every person.

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Firearms and Faith: Navigating Catholic Social Teaching in a World of Gun Violence

Nuns Against Gun Violence recently presented a timely and critical webinar featuring Dr. Jennifer Kryszak, Director of Strategic Planning for the Franciscan Peace Center; and Angela Howard-McParland, Justice Resource Manager for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.  Watch and share a recording of this informative webinar below.

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