Education Newsletter April 2013

The school year may be winding down but the legislature is finally getting down to business in its final month of session. Funding for the textbook block grant may have a chance, and CCI is ready with legislation in case some monies become available. Rep. Kelly Burke,...

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CCI Radio Hour: April 15, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: April 15, 2013

April 15, 2013 show Bishop Lance Davis of the African-American Clergy Coalition joins Bob to talk about the fight against redefinition of marriage efforts in the form of Senate Bill 10. Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran adds to the discussion by telling how he sees the...

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Cardinal George, African-American pastors oppose redefinition of marriage: Statements

Cardinal George is his role as chairman of the Catholic Conference of Illinois today held a press conference with members of the newly formed African-American Clergy Coalition to express opposition to redefinition of marriage legislation (Senate Bill 10) currently before the Illinois legislature. This video shows the opening statements of Cardinal George and each of the seven pastors.
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USCCB: Revised HHS mandate violates religious freedom

USCCB: Revised HHS mandate violates religious freedom

  Lawyers representing the U.S. bishops today issued comments on the revised Health and Human Services mandate proposed on Feb. 1, saying the revisions still are "an unprecedented . . . violation of religious liberty by the federal government."...

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CCI Radio Hour: March 18, 2013

CCI Radio Hour: March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013 show Bob first talks with Bishop Larry Trotter of the Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago who is also heading up a coalition of African-American clergy in the Chicagoland area opposing redefinition of marriage efforts in the Illinois...

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CCI backs juvenile justice reforms

CCI backs juvenile justice reforms

The Catholic Conference of Illinois is supporting several juvenile justice reform initiatives, including legislation calling for the elimination of mandatory life imprisonment without the parole. House Bill 1348 and Senate Bill 1858 would eliminate mandatory sentences...

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