In the Coalition, we believe that relationships are integral to the work of peace and justice.  To that end, we endeavor to build a broad base of common-cause partners.  Please feel free to peruse the sites of our partners below.  For your convenience, they have been separated into three primary categories:  General Partners, Issue-Specific Partners, and Supporters.

(For information on the Coalition's link policy, click here.)

General Partners

Issue-Specific Parthers

             Immigration

             Death Penalty

Healthcare

Environment

Supporters

General Partnerships

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, Raleigh NC

The Franciscan Coalition is a ministry of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh, NC – it is not a separate entity or organization.  As such, the Coalition is not a “partner" of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, it is the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi (at least one constituent ministry thereof).

Holy Name Province – Office for Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation

Though we are Catholic, we are particularly Franciscan.  (Want to know what a “Franciscan” is?  Click here.)  The fraternal network of Franciscans on the east coast of the US is the Holy Name Province.  Accordingly, we work closely with the Holy Name Province’s Office of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation on all of our efforts.

Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, Office for Justice and Peace

As a ministry of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh, NC; we endeavor to a good neighbor and resource to the hundreds of other Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Raleigh.  To this end, we seek to ensure that our efforts are closely tied to the efforts of the diocese as a whole.

Catholic Voice NC

Cathoilic Voice NC is a nonpartisan advocacy cooperative of the Catholic Dioceses of Charlotte and Raleigh.  Representing the 800,000+ Catholics in NC, Catholic Voice NC seeks to address the public square where policy and church teaching intersect.

Franciscan Action Network

Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is a grassroots, faith-based legislative advocacy organization with a growing national base of organizations and persons who are inspired by the witness and example of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.  FAN's work is presently supported by 41 Franciscan organizations throughout the United States as it works to build a base of persons who can propel this movement forward.  FAN's mission is to bring a coordinated and effective voice to matters of justice, peace and care for creation to Washington, D.C., throughout the U.S., and beyond. 

The North Carolina Coalition of Churches

The North Carolina Coalition of Churches (NCCC) is an ecumenical, member-based organization of faith communities in North Carolina committed to social justice and the witness of peace.  As the organizing vehicle of justice and peace ministries at the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, the Franciscan Coalition maintains close ties to the NC Council of Churches on all its faith-based education and advocacy efforts.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Durham, NC) – Social Concerns Committee

Immaculate Conception is a “sister parish” of sorts.  Located in nearby Durham, this parish shares a common Franciscan heritage.  Consequently, there is significant overlap in our organizing and advocacy efforts – though we each endeavor to serve our respective communities.

Durham CAN & the Industrial Areas Foundation

The community organizing efforts of Industrial Areas Foundation-affiliate Durham CAN are unparalleled in the state of North Carolina.  We maintain a close working relationship with Durham CAN that we might learn from their many successes and build political capital in the Triangle.

Justice Theater Project

The Justice Theater Project (JTP) had its origins in the imagination and initiative of a small group of St. Francis parishioners.  While the JTP has grown rapidly and since become a separately-incorporated entity, the Franciscan Coalition continues to closely partner with and support this innovative enterprise.  The aim of JTP is to use the dramatic arts as a tool for advocacy and activism on behalf of the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed.

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Issue-Specific Partners

Immigration Reform and Latino/a Issues

North Carolina Latino Coalition

Though the focus of the NC Latino Coalition is to organize and build political power among specifically Latino/a communities in North Carolina, the Franciscan Coalition maintains ties with NCLC and provides support if and when the occasion arises.

Carolina Interfaith Taskforce on Central America (CITCA)

While a separately-incorporated ministry, CITCA has its roots in the Catholic Community of St. Francis.  CITCA’s aim is to raise awareness concerning the (often adverse) impacts US policy has in Central and Latin America.  Beyond awareness, CITCA works to develop networks of solidarity and mutual exchange to achieve global justice through local action.

Death Penalty

North Carolina Coalition for a Moratorium

The Franciscan Coalition is a proud constituent member of the NC Coalition for a Moratorium (NCCM).  NCCM provides invaluable leadership and organization to a diverse network of advocacy organizations committed to the abolition of the death penalty in North Carolina.

People of Faith Against the Death Penalty

People of Faith Against the Death Penalty (PFADP), also a constituent member of NCCM, is a particularly close partner in the quest for a consistent culture of life in North Carolina.  Uniting a wide-ranging group of leaders and parishioners from faith communities around the country, PFADP is a leader in faith-based activism aimed at eliminating the death penalty.

Healthcare

Christian Community Health Fellowship

Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) is a national organization of healthcare practitioners and faith based healthcare institutions whose aim it is to “live out the gospel through healthcare among the poor.”  CCHF provides much needed insight from seasoned veterans in the provision of and advocacy for healthcare among the poor, in addition to invaluable prayer support and fellowship.

Environment

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) (formerly Climate Connection: Interfaith Eco-Justice Network) is a program of the North Carolina Coalition of Churches.  NCIPL works with the Coaliution to help us address the causes and consequences of global climate change through education and public policy advocacy.  NCIPL also keeps us connected to other faith communities around NC with similar aims.

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Supporters

The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, Raleigh NC

The primary source of funding for the Franciscan Coalition the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh, NC.  We are not a separate entity or organization.  As such, the Coalition is not “supported by” the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, it is the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi (at least one constituent ministry thereof).  Without the support of the parish, the Franciscan Coalition would have just remained a good idea.

Holy Name Province – Office for Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation

The Holy Name Province has provided generous support to the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi for the work of the Franciscan Coalition.  Their commitment to the work of peace and justice has been invaluable to the parish and the ministry of the Coalition.

Gerry Straub & The San Damiano Foundation

The majority of the images on this website were provided by Gerry Straub and the San Damiano Foundation.  The San Damiano Foundation produces films and photography that showcase the active and contemplative dimensions of the spirituality of St. Francis and Clare of Assisi, along with the Franciscan concern for social justice, peace and non-violence.  As you can see from the stirring photos on this site, they put the power of photography and film at the service of those most in need.

New Jerusalem Music

New Jerusalem Music – a music publishing company representing recording artists who work with Sounds Familyre, Asthmatic Kitty, Sounds Are Active, and Kill Rock Stars – has generously granted sampling rights to the music of participating artists for use by the Coalition in the production of our forthcoming podcasts…  at no cost.  We are very grateful for the generosity of Larry Smith (New Jerusalem Music) and all the musicians who have graciously allowed us to sample their artistry.

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