CCI Radio Hour Oct. 15, 2012

CCI Radio Hour Oct. 15, 2012

Oct. 15, 2012 show It's an Election-palooza as we gear up for the Nov. 6 election. CCI's Bob Gilligan talks to Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield about the development of those election bulletin inserts from our bishops that have been (hopefully)...

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U.S. bishops respond to inaccurate statement in VP debate

U.S. bishops respond to inaccurate statement in VP debate

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops today issued a statement correcting an inaccuracy made during last night's vice presidential debate regarding the insurance coverage mandate handed down by the Department of Health and Human Services.  The HHS mandate...

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Pharmacists claim victory in conscience rights fight

Pharmacists claim victory in conscience rights fight

An Illinois appeals court today ruled in favor of two Illinois pharmacists who sued the state in seeking conscience rights against dispensing emergency contraception. The victory ends a seven-year legal battle prompted by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's emergency...

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CCI Radio Hour Sept. 17, 2012

CCI Radio Hour Sept. 17, 2012

Sept. 17, 2012 show Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, joins Bob to talk about that state's referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot that calls for a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman....

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Illinois bishops offer guidance on voting

As part of the Catholic Church, we can't tell you who to vote for. But we can offer some points for you to ponder before heading to the polling place. Our six diocesan bishops have written a series of four bulletin inserts set to appear in parishes statewide...

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Cardinal George records video on religious freedom

Cardinal George of Chicago shares his views on the importance of religious freedom in the face of the mandate handed down by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The unjust mandate requires all employers -- including religiously affiliated...

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CCI Radio Hour Aug. 27, 2012

CCI Radio Hour Aug. 27, 2012

Aug. 27, 2012 show Fr. Larry Dowling of Priests for Justice for Immigrants joins host Bob Gilligan to discuss the deferred action program proposed by the federal government for young, undocumented immigrants. On the first day that applications were accepted for the...

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Peoria diocese joins legal battle against HHS mandate

Peoria diocese joins legal battle against HHS mandate

The Diocese of Peoria today filed a lawsuit against the federal government and its controversial mandate restricting religious freedom by requiring employers to cover insurance costs of abortion-inducing drugs, contraceptives and sterilization. In taking action,...

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