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,...
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...
Cardinal George issues statement on need for immigration reform
Cardinal George today called for all to support comprehensive, compassionate immigration reform in a statement that served as the focal point of a press conference announcing a new campaign sponsored by Catholic religious. Priests for Justice for Immigrants and...
Auxiliary Bishop Rassas 'distressed and disappointed' over Rep. Sullivan's intended change of vote on SB 10
Auxiliary Bishop George Rassas of the Archdiocese of Chicago today issued a statement in his role as a board member of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, saying he was "distressed and disappointed" over Rep. Ed Sullivan's intended change of vote...
Cardinal George, African American clergy hold press conference to express opposition to redefinition of marriage legislation
Cardinal George was joined by members of the newly formed African-American Clergy Coalition today for a press conference to state their opposition to redefinition of marriage legislation. Cardinal George spoke in his role as chairman of the Catholic Conference of...
Cardinal George, African-American pastors oppose redefinition of marriage: Q & A
Cardinal George, African-American pastors oppose redefinition of marriage: Statements
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."...
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...
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...