Defense of Marriage

Mr. Zachary Wichmann is the CCI staffperson for the Defense of Marriage Department.

• Support policies that promote marriage and strengthen the family and oppose policies that undermine marriage as a sacred union between one man and one woman.
  
• Seek better conscience protections for Church agencies in regards to Illinois’ civil union law.
  

Department Members

Following is a list of members of the Defense of Marriage Department and the Diocese which they represent:

• Michael Brummond - Joliet
• Laurie Edwards - Belleville
• Deacon Richard Hudzik- Chicago
• Mary O’Grady – Rockford
• Tim Roder – Peoria
• Carlos Tejeda - Springfield