As we mark the 16th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, millions are facing skyrocketing premiums, lost coverage, and hospital closures, while $1T was cut from care to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. As people of faith, we believe health care is a lifeline, not a luxury.

We all carry crosses. Like Christ, we can feel the weight and sometimes we fall. But what if the world looked different? What if grace, compassion, and hope shaped the way we functioned in our country? 💭 Take a moment to reflect. Download our Stations of the Cross reflections, link in bio!

NETWORK Lobby joined the Muslim Public Affairs Council and Shoulder to Shoulder demanding the Speaker Johnson hold Rep. Andy Olges accountable for the Islamophobic remarks he made on the House floor.

Minister Christian Watkins of NETWORK joined faith leaders, elected officials, and voting rights advocates to speak out against the SAVE Act ahead of the Senate vote. Call your Senators at (202) 915-4877 and urge them to protect voting rights.

On Tuesday, March 24 from 4:30–5:30 PM, we gather in prayer and solidarity on the feast day of Óscar Romero — All are welcome to attend this nonviolent public witness: 📍 ICE Headquarters, 500 12th Street SW 🚇 Closest Metro: L’Enfant Plaza & Smithsonian

NETWORK joined elected officials like @warnock.senate.gov, impacted voters, and voting rights advocates to speak out against the SAVE America Act ahead of the Senate vote. ☎️ Call your Senators at (202) 915-4877 and urge them to protect voting rights!

Rep. Rosa DeLauro is leading more than 40 Catholic Democrats in Congress in affirming Catholic values to demand justice, mercy, and dignity for immigrants—not cruelty, family separation, or dehumanization. #WelcomeTheStranger #ImmigrantJustice #CatholicSocialTeaching #RosaDeLauro #FaithInAction

NETWORK's Executive Director Laurie Carafone joined faith leaders, advocates, and members of the Haitian community today outside the Supreme Court to urge the court to protect Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

Today we celebrate the faith, courage, and missionary spirit of St. Patrick — the man who (legend has it) used a simple shamrock 🍀 to explain the mystery of the Holy Trinity. So raise a toast (or at least a cup of coffee ☕) to the saint who turned Ireland green in more ways than one. Slàinte!

Faith leaders and advocates from across the nation will gather tomorrow at noon for a press conference outside the Supreme Court as they decide if the administration can revoke Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitians.

As Sister Week comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for the Catholic Sisters who though fierce and compassionate leadership have shaped the mission of NETWORK. Thank you for your leadership and for showing what it means to put love into action. #likeacatholicsister

Yesterday we proudly delivered 100% Voter Record Certificates to recognize elected officials who showed up for their constituents every single time their vote was needed. 🗳️👏 #VoterRecord #CivicEngagement #PublicService #Leadership #Accountability #commongood

Earlier this week, our Coston Fellows proudly represented excellence, curiosity, and commitment to service when they visited offices on Capitol Hill. From engaging conversations to firsthand insights into how decisions are made, the experience brought their studies to life. #commongood

Our communities are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink. That’s why we're showing up together again on March 28 to remind Trump there are NO KINGS in the USA. www.nokings.org

✝️ Join us this Good Friday for the 2026 Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice in Washington, D.C. 📅 April 3, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM 📍 National Archives 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. (near Archives–Navy Memorial Metro) 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/yzmsc7t9

We are very excited the 21st Century ROAD to Housing bill just passed in the Senate! Next stop, the House of Representatives will get a chance to send a comprehensive housing bill to the president's desk for his signature.  apnews.com/article/affo...

At NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, we believe our policies must reflect our values: human dignity, family unity, and opportunity for all. Congress must act to pass the bipartisan Dream Act and provide lasting protections.

As we reflect on the life and witness of Father Rutilio, we are reminded of the power of solidarity. Please join us for a peaceful Prayer Vigil in Support of Our Immigrant Community as we honor his legacy and stand together in hope and prayer. 📍500 12th St SW, Washington, DC 🗓️ March 12 ⏰ 8:30 AM

As we begin Catholic Sisters Week during Women’s History Month, we celebrate the sisters who built NETWORK and continue to shape advocacy for policies that uphold human dignity, support families, welcome immigrants, and care for our communities. #CatholicSistersWeek #WomensHistoryMonth

Our 2026 Coston fellows are upholding the dignity of our neighbors by ensuring communities stay fed. 🍎 This morning they sorted and packed donations at the Capital Area Food Bank. Taking action and supporting families, especially while SNAP benefits are under threat. 📢

Congratulations to Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) and Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) for scoring 100% on NETWORK’s Voting Record as strong supporters of the common good. Thank you to our NETWORK advocate team members for delivering the 100% certificate and extending our gratitude for their service.

Faith demands we stand with our immigrant neighbors. 🕯️Join us for a peaceful Prayer Vigil in Support of Our Immigrant Community outside ICE headquarters as we honor the witness of Rutilio Grande. 📍 500 12th St SW, Washington, DC 🗓 March 12 | ⏰ 8:30 AM

This week, Drake Starling of NETWORK’s Government Relations team reflections on the current threats to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Take action by calling ☎️ (202) 953-6731 and tell your legislators to oppose environmental rollbacks harming us 🌎 Read more here: shorturl.at/6bfAs

The U.S. bishops' conference and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network filed one brief, while several U.S. women's religious orders, Hope Border Institute and Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice filed another. https://bit.ly/4rBjLyx

1/2 As Black History Month comes to a close we want to uplift inspiring faith leaders making history now, and giants who blazed trails before us - some of whom we have had the pleasure of serving beside in our work. Scroll through to learn more!

Grateful for your amazing work, Heidi!

In this moment, silence is not neutral. We join with Christians across the country in commiting to concrete actions, including being in solidarity with immigrants targeted by unjust policies, rejecting political violence, defending the country’s voting rights, and democratic norms. Link in bio 🔗

Catholic Women Preach has launched their Lent series. We are delighted to see so many faces we know and love--including Leslye Colvin, Joan Neal, and Nun on the Bus Sr. Mumbi Kigutha, along with many other holy women-- among this year's contributors! www.catholicwomenpreach.org?fbclid=IwY2x...

A new scorecard assesses whether members of Congress support legislation that advances Catholic social teaching. Catholic Republicans do not perform well. The latest from @heidischlumpf.bsky.social: www.commonwealmagazine.org/schlumpf-cat...

NETWORK joined faith leaders & communities in Washington today for "Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice." Together we prayed, sang, and prayerfully marched to the Capitol to visit congressional offices in solidarity with our neighbors. #FaithfulResistance

Watching the State of the Union? Turn it into an opportunity for community conversation, knowledge, and action! Click the link in our bio for action opportunities.

On Ash Wednesday, faith leaders signed a letter warning that our country faces a profound moral, spiritual, and democratic emergency. John our witness at: acalltochristians.org Read more from @religionnews.com.web.brid.gy: religionnews.com/2026/02/18/4...

These bills aren’t about security, they’re about voter suppression 👉 SAVE America Act & MEGA Act. They could end online/mail voter registration, block same-day registration, and trigger constant voter roll purges. 📱Call your Senators at (202) 915-4877 and tell them, “These bills must not pass!”

Lent begins with ashes, courage, and action. This Ash Wednesday as we pray for conversion: of ourselves, our churches, and our nation toward justice, nonviolence, and love.

This Lent we lift up “Crosses of Resistance” to attacks on voting rights, climate, immigration, and access to food & health care. This week, Christian Watkins addresses bills that seek to kill the voting rights. He urges you to call your Senators: (202) 915-4877 networklobby.org/blog/lent-20...

We mourn the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson today. May we honor his legacy by continuing the work he championed on behalf of all, full of love and justice.

Love is not passive, it is an action. This Valentine’s Day, we call for all our immigrant communities to be treated with dignity, compassion, and an end dehumanization.

We are more than just numbers--we are neighbors, friends, & so much more. People of faith are united in the call for policies rooted in compassion, accountability, & the common good. What has happened on the ground in MN is completely unjust. No DHS funding without significant reforms to ICE & CBP.

Yesterday NETWORK delivered a letter signed by over 1,800 Catholic leaders, including many Sisters and 19 Bishops, telling Congress there should be no blank check for ICE & CBP without reforms that protect families and ensure communities’ safety! Take action TODAY! actionnetwork.org/letters/dhs-...

Today on Capitol Hill communities of faith are united in the call for policies rooted in compassion, accountability, and the common good. No more DHS funding. We demand significant reforms to ICE & CBP. We must keep communities safe. Our shared moral values demand nothing less. #prayingwithourfeet

This Valentine’s Day, we are sending love to all our immigrant communities facing a current environment of persecution--yet still showing strength, care, and leadership every day. #ToImmigrantsWithLove 📢💘 Show love and solidarity by taking action with us: actionnetwork.org/letters/dhs-...

As Congress and the White House finalize the DHS budget, they’re pushing more money to ICE and CBP. We say no. Not one more dollar without real accountability and an end to harmful practices. 👉 Take Action with us: actionnetwork.org/letters/dhs-...

🤗NETWORK welcomes the monks on the Walk for Peace to Washington, D.C. This is day 108 of their 2,300-mile journey which has been a testament to the multifaith call for peace. We send our blessings as they celebrate this major accomplishment. 🙏🏽#PeaceWalk

Announcing NETWORK's Organizing Institute! If you want to strengthen organizing and commitment in your own community, prayerfully consider applying for the NETWORK Organizing Institute. Deadline to apply is Feb 11! actionnetwork.org/forms/organi... www.globalsistersreport.org/religious-li...

Carter G. Woodson lead the launch of Black Studies and was the second African American to earn a PhD from Harvard. In 1926, he founded what became Black History Month--reminding us that Black history is all of our history, lived every day. 🔗 Learn more: networklobby.org/economy-for-...

Powerful analysis from America Magazine on how Catholics are countering the brutal tactics of ICE and their crackdowns on U.S. cities. www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...

More than 80 faith leaders participated in civil disobedience in the Russell Senate Building Rotunda as part of the #prayingwithourfeet action, calling on Congress not to fund ICE. actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...

Religious leaders and orgs including NETWORK are on Capitol Hill today for #prayingwithourfeet. Their message to Congress: Stop funding ICE and their terrorizing of U.S. communities! Livestream: www.facebook.com/watch/live/?...

NETWORK board member Sr. Bridget Bearss, RSCJ, Executive Director Laurie Carafone, and Sr. Deirdre Griffin, CSSJ, of the US Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph at the #prayingwithourfeet event on Capitol Hill to tell Congress no more funding for ICE and their terrorizing of our communities.

Last week, the House passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security that would fuel terror in our communities. The Senate will vote on this bill as early as Wed., Jan. 28. Help stop the government from using our taxpayer dollars to fund ICE! actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...