FLORIDA CATHOLIC ADVOCACY NETWORK (FLCAN)

The Florida Catholic Advocacy Network or FLCAN is an online network established by the bishops of Florida to educate and mobilize Catholics across Florida’s seven dioceses on public policy issues pertaining to life, dignity, and the common good.

 FLCAN subscribers receive via email and or text message:

• Action alerts on key bills at both the state and federal levels that allow for quick and easy messaging to elected officials
• Reports, summaries, and educational materials that identify legislative proposals affecting issues important to our faith
• Calls to prayer for the people of our state and nation, and for our elected leaders

Pope Francis reminds us, “Each son and daughter of a given country has a mission, a personal and social responsibility.” As Catholics we are called to participate in public life and to apply Gospel values to our political activities as a joyful public witness to the Church’s social teachings.

FLCAN provides the opportunity to speak on behalf of the poor, the disabled, the sick or dying, the unborn, the elderly, families and children, immigrants, the imprisoned, and others in need. By raising our voices together, we strengthen the presence of the Catholic faithful in the public square.

Parishes are encouraged to share information about the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network (FLCAN) with their parishioners. 

The text below can be used in parish bulletins to promote the network.: 

Join the Bishops’ Advocacy Network 
Are you a Florida Catholic who wants to put your faith into action? The Florida Catholic Advocacy Network (FLCAN) provides opportunities to stay informed and use your voice to advocate for the protection of human life and dignity in our state’s laws and public policies. As an FLCAN subscriber, you will receive important updates and calls to action directly from the public policy office of the bishops of Florida. Sign up now and start advocating on behalf of vulnerable and marginalized populations who often have no voice of their own, including preborn babies, low-income families, children, individuals who are sick and dying, immigrants and refugees, persons who are incarcerated, and others in need. To learn more and opt in to receive FLCAN emails and/or text messages, visit flaccb.org/flcan.