Departments

The Catholic Conference of Illinois has the following departments:  

Catholics for Life
Defense of Marriage
Education
Social Services

Each department meets on a quarterly basis and elects a chairperson who is responsible for reporting to the Board of Directors at their semi-annual meeting.  Each department establishes a set of Priorities.

Catholic Social Teaching

The Catholic Church’s teachings and traditions are the principles that guide CCI’s Department Priorities.  Catholic Social Teaching includes the following major principles and values:

• Life and Dignity of the Human Person
• Protection of Human Life and Rights and Meeting Corresponding Responsibilities
• Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
• Attainment of the Common Good
• Universal Destination of Goods
• Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
• Subsidiarity
• Centrality and Protection of the Family
• Participation in Community Life
• Solidarity as One Human Family
• Safeguarding the Environment