Peoria diocese joins legal battle against HHS mandate

Peoria diocese joins legal battle against HHS mandate

The Diocese of Peoria today filed a lawsuit against the federal government and its controversial mandate restricting religious freedom by requiring employers to cover insurance costs of abortion-inducing drugs, contraceptives and sterilization. In taking action,...
Cardinal George: Would Jesus live up to ‘Chicago values’?

Cardinal George: Would Jesus live up to ‘Chicago values’?

Cardinal George of Chicago today took on "Chicago values" as defined by two Chicago politicians. In his "Cardinal's Network" blog, Cardinal George reflected on recent statements made by Chicago alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno and Chicago...
CCI Radio Hour July 16, 2012

CCI Radio Hour July 16, 2012

July 16, 2012 show Bob talks with CCI's own Marilou Gervacio and Fr. Chris Reuter of the Belleville Diocese about CCI's statewide Prison and Jail Ministry. Karen Lucas of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network then joins Bob to talk about the U.S. Supreme...
U.S. bishops to Congress: Fix flaws in health care reform law

U.S. bishops to Congress: Fix flaws in health care reform law

U.S. bishops urged Congress to fix serious flaws in the Affordable Care Act, after the U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the landmark federal health care reform law passed in 2010. The nation’s highest court ruled 5-4 the law passes constitutional muster, but...

Catholic leaders write op-ed for Fortnight for Freedom

Leaders of Catholic hospitals, universities, child-welfare programs and Catholic charities across the state have signed the following op-ed that highlights the mission of the Church in everyday life. The op-ed is being sent to newspapers statewide during the...