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...
Pope Benedict XVI names successor to retiring Bishop Doran of Rockford
Pope Benedict XVI today named a successor to retiring Bishop Thomas Doran of Rockford. Msgr. David Malloy, 56, former general secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), will succeed Bishop Doran. Msgr. Malloy was named administrator at St....
Catholic educators concerned about HHS mandate
Given the chance to query top Illinois Catholic officials, Catholic educators asked not about education but the federal mandate requiring all employers to cover contraceptives, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs. Coordinated by the Catholic Conference of...
U.S. bishops set National Day of Prayer for religious freedom for Friday
Our U.S. Bishops have set a national day of prayer for religious freedom for this Friday, March 30. The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has compiled conscience rights material at this webpage, which also includes downloadable prayer cards for...
CCI Radio Hour – Feb. 27, 2012
Feb. 27, 2012 show Bob welcomes state Rep. Joe Lyons, D-Chicago, to the show to talk about the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, House Bill 4085. The proposed legislation simply calls for women seeking an abortion after seven weeks of pregnancy to be offered the opportunity...
Actor Mark Wahlberg talks about his Catholic faith
Actor Mark Wahlberg discusses the importance of his faith during an interview with television talk show host Piers Morgan. It's an inspiring piece.
Three dozen religius leaders issue U.S. letter on importance of marriage, religious freedom
Thirty-nine leaders of a variety of faiths today issued an open letter to all Americans on the close connection between protecting the meaning of marriage as the union of one man and one woman and protecting religious freedom in the United States. The letter warns...
CCI-produced video highlights need for immigration reform
A march through downtown Chicago depicting Mary and Joseph as immigrants seeking shelter turns the spotlight on the need for comprehensive immigration reform, as we celebrate National Migration Week beginning Jan. 8.