| ACTION ALERT: ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT (HB 4085) SCHEDULED FOR HEARING(2/2/2012) - On behalf of the Catholic Conference of Illinois and other pro-life groups, Rep. Joe Lyons (D-Chicago) recently introduced House Bill 4085, The Ul ... more |
| CONTACT CONGRESS TO PRESERVE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM!(1/31/2012) - As part of the new federal health care reform law passed in Spring 2010, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has ruled that almost all em ... more |
| REGISTER FOR SPEAKOUT ILLINOIS 2012 -- IT'S THIS SATURDAY!(1/25/2012) - There's still time to register for this Saturday's SpeakOut Illinois 2012 in Oak Brook.
Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Directo ... more |
| JANUARY 2012 CCI RADIO HOUR, INCLUDING INFO ON THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT EXPANSION(1/23/2012) - It was a great show today!
CCI Executive Director Bob Gilligan talked with Chicago attorney Jim Geoly about the recent refusal of the Oba ... more |
| FEDS REFUSE TO BROADEN RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FOR MANDATED COVERAGE OF CONTRACEPTIVES(1/20/2012) - In a blow to religious freedom and conscience protections, Kathleen Sebelius of the federal Department of Health and Human Services today refused to c ... more |
| ACTOR MARK WAHLBERG TALKS ABOUT HIS CATHOLIC FAITH(1/17/2011) -
Actor Mark Wahlberg discusses the importance of his faith during an interview with television talk show host Piers Morgan. It's an ... more |
| THREE DOZEN LEADERS OF VARIOUS RELIGIONS ISSUE LETTER TO AMERICANS ON IMPORTANCE OF MARRIAGE, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM(1/12/2012) - Thirty-nine leaders of a variety of faiths today issued an open letter to all Americans on the close connection between protecting the meaning of marr ... more |
| VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM (1/5/2012) - A march through downtown Chicago depicting Mary and Joseph as immigrants seeking shelter turns the spotlight on the need for comprehensive immigration ... more |
| ILLINOIS BISHOPS RELEASE STATEMENT ON NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK (12/27/2011) - The bishops of Illinois today released a statement on National Migration Week, beginning Jan. 8.
Like the Magi following the star to the ... more |
| CCI DECEMBER RADIO HOUR (12/20/2011) - Are you ready for some great Catholic talk radio? The December CCI Radio Hour tackled a variety of timely issues.
CCI Executive Director ... more |
| CCI DECEMBER EDUCATION NEWSLETTER(12/7/2011) - Read about the latest news regarding state education issues, including a new advocacy group that CCI is working with on the Educational Improvement Ta ... more |
| NOVEMBER CCI RADIO HOUR(11/21/2011) - Did you know that the USCCB's Committee on Religious Liberty is planning a "Fortnight of Freedom" this summer?
Bishop Thomas John Paprock ... more |
| ILLINOIS BISHOPS WRITE GOV. PAT QUINN, ASKING FOR MEETING (11/17/2011) - Illinois' diocesan and auxiliary bishops this week sent a letter to Gov. Pat Quinn, asking for a meeting to discuss the governor's stance on pro-life ... more |
| CCI ADVOCATES FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN STATE WAIVER REQUEST(11/14/2011) - The Catholic Conference of Illinois today sent a letter to State Superintendent Chris Koch, requesting that Catholic and other private schools be incl ... more |
| BISHOPS OF BELLEVILLE, JOLIET, SPRINGFIELD DIOCESES DROP LAWSUIT AGAINST STATE ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES(11/14/2011) - The bishops of the Belleville, Joliet and Springfield dioceses today dropped their lawsuit against the state of Illinois on behalf of Catholic Chariti ... more |
| CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF ILLINOIS RESPONDS TO GOV. QUINN'S STATEMENTS ABOUT PERSONAL PAC (11/3/2011) - The Catholic Conference of Illinois issued a statement regarding Governor Pat Quinn's comments about his planned appearance at a Personal PAC event to ... more |
| ILLINOIS BISHOPS COMMENT ON GOV. QUINN AND PERSONAL PAC (11/2/2011) - Last week, Personal PAC, the Political Action Committee for Planned Parenthood, sent out an email to its supporters that Gov. Pat Quinn would give out ... more |
| USCCB OFFERS "FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP" FOR 2012 ELECTION DECISIONS (10/5/2011) - Did you know that all Illinois state lawmakers and representatives to Congress are up for re-election in 2012? Add in the presidential race, and the 2 ... more |
| FIND OUT HOW YOUR STATE LEGISLATOR VOTED - Want to find out how your state legislator has voted on important issues? See roll call votes of the Illinois House and Senate below. To lookup who ... more |
| USCCB PRESIDENT ARCHBISHOP DOLAN CALLS ON PRESIDENT OBAMA TO HALT ATTACKS ON DOMA (9/22/2011) - Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York warned President Barack Obama that continued attacks on the federal Defense of Marriage Act will seriously threat ... more |
| ILLINOIS CATHOLIC LEADERS URGE HHS TO RESCIND RULES MANDATING CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE, CRITICIZE NARROW EXEMPTION FOR RELIGIOUS EMPLOYERS (9/9/2011) - Leaders of Illinois' six Catholic dioceses today called for Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to revoke new rules mandating insura ... more |
| CCI COORDINATES OPPOSITION TO HHS RULE MANDATING COVERAGE OF CONTRACEPTION AND STERILIZATION (9/7/2011) - The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued Interim Final Rules on Preventive Services to be covered by all private heal ... more |
| LETTER TO THE EDITOR ON HHS RULES MANDATING CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE (9/2/2011) - CCI took action on Friday by writing a letter to daily newspapers across the state, alerting their readers to recent rules handed down by the federal ... more |
| CCI URGES ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE ACT (9/1/2011) - The Catholic Conference of Illinois today took action against the federal rules mandating insurance coverage of all contraceptives, calling for member ... more |
| CCI RADIO HOUR - LISTEN & CALL IN! - Join CCI Executive Director, Bob Gilligan, for the CCI Radio Hour, every 3rd Monday of the month at 9:00 am on Relevant Radio 950 AM. |




