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...
U.S. bishops urge use of digital advocacy to lobby Congress on immigration reform
U.S. bishops are urging parishioners nationwide to send an electronic postcard to their Congressional delegation, calling for passage of immigration reform. The Justice for Immigrants campaign is calling for just and comprehensive immigration reform that does the...
Education Newsletter February 2013
Four school choice bills have been introduced in the new legislative session -- two in the House and two in the Senate. Although CCI supports all of these measures, each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Learn more about these initiatives, as well as other state...
Chicago Tribune publishes CCI op-ed opposing redefinition of marriage legislation
The Chicago Tribune today published an op-ed by the Catholic Conference of Illinois opposing redefinition of marriage legislation currently before the Illinois legislature. Here's a PDF of how the piece played in the paper, and the content can be read below:...
CCI Radio Hour: Feb. 25, 2013
Feb. 25, 2013 show It's another Marriage Monday, as the Illinois House Executive Committee is expected to take up and approve redefinition of marriage legislation tomorrow. Bob talks first to the Rev. Eugene Rivers of Boston, who rose to national prominence...
Illinois residents lobby House lawmakers to oppose redefinition of marriage
CCI objects to Senate approval of redefinition of marriage legislation
The Catholic Conference of Illinois today decried Illinois Senate approval of redefinition of marriage legislation, saying lawmakers are blatantly ignoring the institution’s key role in the foundation of society. The Senate passed Senate Bill 10 on a 34-21 vote,...
Judge dismisses HHS lawsuit brought by Springfield, Joliet dioceses, Catholic Charities of Chicago
A federal judge today dismissed a lawsuit filed against the HHS mandate brought by the dioceses of Springfield and Joliet and their respective Catholic Charities, as well as Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Judge John W. Darrah dismissed the suit on...
U.S. bishops say HHS mandate changes fall short, welcome working with feds on religious freedom concerns
U.S. bishops today responded to changes proposed last week to the federal Health and Human Services mandate, saying the "accommodation" falls short of solving religious freedom concerns but stressed they look forward to working with the federal government on...
HHS mandate changes appear to ease religious freedom assault; U.S. bishops studying modifications
The federal government today announced changes to the Health and Human Services mandate requiring religious organizations to offer insurance coverage of morally objectionable services that appear to recognize religious freedom concerns. However, the U.S. Conference of...