May 8, 2025
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...
Apr 30, 2025
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...
Mar 3, 2025
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...
Feb 28, 2025
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...
Feb 25, 2025
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...
Feb 25, 2025
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...
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