Letter from Illinois Catholic Bishops on SB1716 - May 27, 2009

The Catholic Bishops of Illinois have written a letter in opposition to Senate Bill 1716.  This legislation seeks to codify civil unions as the legal equivalent of marriage. 

Click here to read the letter.

 BISHOP'S RELEASE ELECTION STATEMENT

Illinois' Catholic Bishops have released a statement seeking to encourage Catholics to participate in the political process and to help them prepare for November's elections.  We urge all Catholics to read the statement and weigh the issues and all the candidates for elected office carefully before voting.

For press release click here.

For statement click here.

For a Spanish version, click here.

For a Polish version, click here.

 CCI Statement - July 26, 2007
The Catholic Bishops of Illinois through the Catholic Conference of Illinois have a long history of supporting initiatives that increase access to adequate health insurance coverage necessary for people to live with dignity.

At this point in the debate, the role of the Catholic Conference has not been to endorse a specific approach or solution to health care reform, but to elaborate principles necessary for consideration.  At this time, no Illinois Bishop has contacted any member of the Illinois General Assembly in support or in opposition to any specific health care proposal.

  "Elections, Conscience, and the Responsibility to Vote" - A Statement from the Catholic Bishops of Illinois - October 2006

At the October 6, 2006 board meeting of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, the Bishops of Illinois released the following statement, "Elections, Conscience and the Responsibility to Vote."  

Click here for the English version of the Bishops' statement.

Click here for the Spanish version of the Bishops' statement.

  Catholic Bishops of Illinois Send Open Letter to Illinois Citizens on Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Click here for Bishops' Letter.

 Cardinal George Issues Statement on the Medically Uninsured - May 14, 2004
At a legislative breakfast and subsequent news conference sponsored by the Catholic Conference of Illinois, The Illinois Catholic Health Association and Saint Anthony's Hospital, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, asked legislators at all levels to fashion policies and legislation ensuring basic health care access to all.  Click here for the Cardinal's statement, released in recognition of "Cover the Uninsured Week" at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Chicago.

 Statement on New Living Bible, Catholic Reference Edition

Canon law does not permit Catholics or Catholic institutions to use Scripture translations without an imprimatur.  Tyndale Press’ New Living Bible, Catholic Reference Edition does not bear an imprimatur and should not be used by Catholics or Catholic institutions.
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Statement on Left Behind Books and Videos