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Illinois legislators introduced a bill that would allow physicians to prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill patients. The Catholic Church opposes this legislation because it’s at odds with physicians’ responsibility to care for patients and can open the door to more suicide.
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Habemus Papam!
The Catholic Conference of Illinois rejoices today in the news that the first American Pope and Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV! Born in Chicago in 1955, after studying at the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine in St. Louis he went on to...
The Educational Choice Act for Children (ECCA): Scholarship Opportunities in all 50 States
The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is a federal proposal (H.R. 833 & S 292) to provide $10 billion annually in scholarships to students. It is an important step in the effort to bring universal school choice to every state. TAKE ACTION TODAY! Ask your...
House Bill 2827 – Update
UPDATE 4/10/25: The Catholic Conference of Illinois testified in opposition to HB 2827 on March 19th because of the reporting requirements for the nonpublic schools. We did not negotiate the language that was adopted by the committee on April 9th. However, the...
Oppose Assisted Suicide Legislation
We are asking you to file witness slips in opposition to both of these pieces of identical legislation. (Instructions for submitting a witness slip can be found HERE.) Witness slip for Senate Bill 9 Witness slip for House Bill 1328 We are also asking that you contact...
Families are at risk: Help keep hope alive!
At the federal level, stop work orders have been issued on almost all U.S. foreign assistance programs while the Administration undertakes a review process of these programs. This freeze on the programs is impacting the human life and dignity of millions of...
Catholic Elements of Immigration Reform
As ongoing discussions continue to take place on how to address immigration in our nation, the Catholic Church in the US has been consistent over the years in calling for comprehensive reform of our immigration system. The elements of reform we promote are rooted in...
Submit Your Witness Slip to Oppose Senate Bill 9
Senate Bill 9 aims to legalize assisted suicide in Illinois. This legislation is being heard tomorrow, February 21st by the Senate Executive Committee in Chicago. This legislation threatens the dignity of every human person, puts vulnerable populations at risk, and...
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program – Educational Choice Act for Children (ECCA)
In collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Conference of Illinois supports both Senate Bill 292 and H.R. 833, which were recently filed in Congress. These two bills each create the federal Educational Choice for Children Act,...
Statement on Advisory Referendum addressing Assisted Reproductive Technology
What does an Advisory Referendum mean?An advisory referendum on a ballot does not change the law. It merely polls the opinion of Illinois voters on a subject. What does the Advisory Referendum on Assisted Reproductive Treatments say?"Should all medically appropriate...
Illinois Bishops Offer Election Guidance
On November 5th, 2024, all Americans eligible to vote will have the opportunity to shape our form of government for the next 2 years and beyond. In the midst of the commotion surrounding elections, especially presidential races, it is worth time to reflect on how...
The Best Possible Education for Our Kids
We work to make their dreams come true.
Protecting Every Life
We support legislative efforts to protect every stage of life.
Marriage and Family Life
We advance policies that promote marriage and strengthen the family.
Catholic Priorities in State Government
We represent the Catholic Church at the Illinois Capitol.
Social Services
We feed the hungry, care for the sick, and help the needy.
Social Justice
We advocate for policies that respect the dignity of immigrants, workers, senior citizens, and low-income individuals and families.
Ad Hoc Committee
Prison and Jail Ministry
CCI coordinates a statewide effort of prison and jail ministry offered through the dioceses. Lay Catholics receive training to offer hope to inmates through the salvation of the Gospel.
