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.

For Your Marraige

Take Action
Key Bills
Your Elected Officials