Springfield, Joilet dioceses among Catholic entities filing suit against HHS mandate
The dioceses of Springfield and Joliet and their associated Catholic Charities today joined 39 other Catholic entities in filing 12 separate lawsuits against the controversial federal Health and Human Services mandate, charging the requirement violates their freedom...
CCI Radio Hour May 21, 2012
May 21, 2012 show Deacon Richard Hudzik of Chicago talks with Bob about President Barack Obama's recent statement of support for same-sex marriage -- the deacon is a member of CCI's Defense of Marriage department. Bob then speaks about Cardinal George's...
Cardinal George explains threats under the HHS mandate
Cardinal George of Chicago wrote two must-reads this week about the threats to Catholic identity and conscience rights under the HHS mandate. In an open letter to all Catholics of the Archdiocese, he gives examples of how Catholic universities, schools, hospitals,...
CCI releases first immigrant story on faith
Today the Catholic Conference of Illinois released the initial story in a series focusing on the struggles and challenges of undocumented immigrants. This first story highlights the importance of the Catholic faith in the life of "Susan," an undocumented...
Head of U.S. bishops calls President Obama’s support of same-sex marriage ‘deeply saddening’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York today said President Barack Obama's support of same-sex marriage is "deeply saddening" but not unexpected. "Unfortunately, President Obama’s words today are not surprising since they follow upon various...
Education Newsletter April-May 2012
We're combining April and May into one newsletter since the madcap rush to the scheduled May 31 adjournment date for the legislature has begun. This newsletter contains an action alert for textbook funding in the forms of House Bill 6134 and Senate Bill 3908....
CCI Radio Hour — April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012 show Bob Gilligan talks to Bishop Daniel Jenky as he celebrates 10 years as bishop of Peoria. David Morrison of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform explains political action committees and the power they have in making contributions for...
U.S. bishops call for “Fortnight for Freedom” this summer
U.S. bishops today called for pastors and the laity to vigorously defend religious freedom, setting aside a two-week period this summer to take action. The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement on religious freedom, citing recent...
CCI backs Illinois pharmacists in fight for conscience rights
The Catholic Conference of Illinois this week joined a friend-of-the-court brief supporting a six-year-old lawsuit filed against the state by two Illinois pharmacy owners seeking conscience protection against dispensing emergency contraception. Former Gov. Rod...
Get the facts on the Ultrasound Opportunity Act
Too many misconceptions are floating around about the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, House Bill 4085 sponsored by Rep. Joe Lyons, D-Chicago. Stay informed on this important issue. The legislation simply calls for a woman to be asked if she wants to view an ultrasound...