News and Press Releases
RFM Annual Assembly 2023: A spiritual and meaningful work meeting
The RFM 2023 Annual Assembly took place at the Monte Alvernia Retreat House, located in San...
Franciscan Border Encounter in El Paso / Juarez
The Franciscan Network for Migrants–USA team visited the US southern border once again between November 2nd and 6th, in order to gain greater understanding and compassion for our migrant brothers and sisters who have crossed into the United States, and those who are waiting in Mexico.
An update on the RFM Panama team’s outstanding advances and collaboration with external organizations
In Panama, the Franciscan Network for Migrants continues to be committed to serving people who pass through this country, raising awareness of the migratory crisis and raising awareness of Panamanian society regarding this reality.
A story of love and loyalty in the midst of migration: Benito the migrant dog
For Feast of our Patron Saint Francis of Assisi, we share a moving story that demonstrates the importance of animals in our lives.
Liturgical Guide: Franciscan Triduum
With this Triduum of celebration and reflection of the Franciscan festivals, we hope you find a practical guide to pray, to recognize the power of community prayer, and that it serves as spiritual support and unites you in community of faith providing hope and joy in your service and Franciscan walk.
Members of the RFM participate in “Knowledge of the Migrant Ministry” experience
The Socio-Pastoral Observatory of Human Mobility of Mesoamerica and the Caribbean (OSMECA) led the...
Where we are?
Learn about our shelters and teams
Volunteer Opportunities
Understanding, building and growing the Network
Program Focus
Capacity-Building
Members of the Network are already providing a myriad of resources to migrants. Network members will be able to enhance each other’s work by sharing information and resources via different media (bulletins, meetings and gatherings, capacity-building seminars, resource and route maps, threat advisories, etc.) that they can then pass on to migrants in their care along the route.s.
Support and Protection
Members of the Network will foster the establishment of migrant centers, shelters and houses of refuge in areas where there is a lack of resources by connecting donors to new and ongoing programs.
Advocacy and Collaboration.
Fidelity to the Gospel message compels us to not only to recognize the face of Christ in the poor and the excluded, but also to engage in a social analysis to identify the processes of impoverishment and exclusion e.g. root causes, agents, victims, mechanisms and consequences.
