U.S. bishops to Congress: Fix flaws in health care reform law
U.S. bishops urged Congress to fix serious flaws in the Affordable Care Act, after the U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the landmark federal health care reform law passed in 2010. The nation’s highest court ruled 5-4 the law passes constitutional muster, but...
Racial profiling fears surface among bishops after high court ruling on Ariz. immigration law
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) expressed "hope and caution" toward the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today that strikes down most provisions of the controversial Arizona law but leaves standing what some say is the heart of the law. The...
Catholic leaders write op-ed for Fortnight for Freedom
Leaders of Catholic hospitals, universities, child-welfare programs and Catholic charities across the state have signed the following op-ed that highlights the mission of the Church in everyday life. The op-ed is being sent to newspapers statewide during the...
Use your phone to get religious freedom updates
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops today launched a text-messaging campaign allowing individuals to join a nationwide effort to protect religious freedom. Supporters can simply text the word Freedom to 377377 -- or in Spanish, the word Libertad -- to...
CCI Radio Hour June 18, 2012
June 18, 2012 show Bob talks with Tom Howard from the Archdiocese of Chicago's Office of Peace and Justice about the Fortnight for Freedom, set for June 21-July 4. Lindsey Artola of the government affairs team for Presence Health (the merged health system of...
CCI, ICHA produce “Fortnight for Freedom” radio spot
Catholic Conference of Illinois and the Illinois Health Care Association produced a 30-second radio spot to play statewide during the "Fortnight for Freedom" set for June 21 - July 4.
I-CAN sign-up campaign begins
You go to Mass on Sunday. You go on retreats to deepen your faith. What else can you do for your Church? Get educated on issues at the state and federal levels that affect the Church and her mission. Join the Illinois Catholic Advocacy Network (I-CAN)! Click here to...
Fortnight for Freedom activities taking shape statewide
The "Fortnight for Freedom" called for by the U.S. bishops is only two weeks away. Dioceses and Catholic organizations and institutions nationwide are gearing up for special Masses, novenas, and prayer vigils to mark this special time to reflect, ponder and...
Medicaid reform highlights 2012 legislative session
Medicaid reform cuts of at least $1.4 billion went down as the primary accomplishment of the 2012 legislative session, while lawmakers put off any type of substantial pension reform that would whittle away at the state's $83 billion unfunded liability. "Optional"...
CCI-backed legislation gives teachers time to re-instate lapsed certificates
The Catholic Conference of Illinois helped to pass legislation allowing teachers to re-instate expired teacher certificates if they missed last year’s deadline. Senate Bill 3393 gives teachers until Sept. 1 to pay registration and any back fees for immediate...