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...
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,...
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 20, 2025
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...
Oct 4, 2024
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...
Oct 2, 2024
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...