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| CCI EDUCATION NEWSLETTER APRIL-MAY 2012 (4/23/2012) - We're combining April and May into one newsletter since the madcap rush to the scheduled May 31 adjournment date for the legislature has begun.
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| U.S. BISHOPS CALL FOR MAJOR PUSH FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY DURING 'FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM' (4/12/2012) - U.S. bishops today called for pastors and the laity to vigorously defend religious freedom, setting aside a two-week period this summer to take action ... more |
| U.S. BISHOPS SET NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR FRIDAY (3/28/2012) - Our U.S. Bishops have set a national day of prayer for religious freedom for this Friday, March 30.
The United State Conference of Cathol ... more |
| GET THE FACTS ON THE ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT (3/23/2012) - Too many misconceptions are floating around about the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, House Bill 4085 sponsored by Rep. Joe Lyons, D-Chicago. Stay informe ... more |
| POPE BENEDICT XVI NAMES SUCCESSOR TO RETIRING BISHOP DORAN OF ROCKFORD (3/20/2012) - Pope Benedict XVI today named a successor to retiring Bishop Thomas Doran of Rockford.
Msgr. David Malloy, 56, former general secretary o ... more |
| CATHOLIC EDUCATORS CONCERNED ABOUT HHS MANDATE (3/20/2012) - Given the chance to query top Illinois Catholic officials, Catholic educators asked not about education but the federal mandate requiring all employer ... more |
| CCI MARCH 2012 EDUCATION NEWSLETTER (3/2/2012) - Stay updated on possible funding for textbooks and a tax credit for funding scholarships to students by reading CCI's March 2012 education newsletter. ... more |
| ACTION ALERT: ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT (HB 4085) PASSES COMMITTEE(2/23/2012) - 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 |
| USCCB: HHS REVISION UNCLEAR; RESCISSION ONLY COMPLETE SOLUTION (2/10/2012) - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops today called a revision to a federal mandate for coverage of contraceptives unclear, and repeated its ... more |
| ILLINOIS BISHOPS ISSUE LETTERS TO PARISHIONERS ON HHS MANDATE (2/9/2012) - Illinois' bishops have joined their colleagues across the nation by writing letters to parishioners on the federal Department of Health and Human Serv ... 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 |
| 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. |
