Feb 17, 2026
SB 3572 would allow criminal penalties, including possibly felony charges, for a woman who has an abortion. The Catholic Conference of Illinois (CCI), along with many other organizations that advocate for an end to abortion are opposed to this bill. We pray for the...
Jan 14, 2026
Along with the Illinois Catholic Health Association, the Orthodox Church in America, and the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of New Gračanica-Midwestern America the Catholic Conference of Illinois filed an Amicus Brief explaining that Illinois’ mandate requiring referrals as...
Dec 12, 2025
Illinois Takes Dangerous Path with Legalization of Assisted Suicide December 12, 2025 When Governor Pritzker signed the physician assisted suicide bill into law, he put Illinois on a dangerous and heartbreaking path—one that legitimizes suicide as a valid solution for...
Nov 4, 2025
Please contact Governor Pritzker, asking him to VETO SB 1950. As you know, life is sacred from conception to natural death, and assisted suicide violates that basic tenet of Church teaching, making it morally unacceptable. The Church also calls us to protect the...
Oct 31, 2025
Statement on Passage Assisted Suicide: SB 1950October 31, 2025 With the passage of legislation to legalize assisted suicide in Illinois, the Illinois General Assembly has put our state on a slippery path that jeopardizes the well-being of the poor and marginalized,...
Jun 1, 2025
We have incredibly great news to share! Thanks to your prayers, tireless efforts and engagement with your legislators on the dangerous assisted suicide bills, the legislation did not pass the Senate. It was not called for a vote in the Illinois Senate before...
