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Who We AreStop Repeal of Parental Notice
The Illinois Catholic bishops have written a letter to the Catholic faithful urging them to contact their lawmakers to oppose a bill to repeal parental notice of abortion when a minor seeks an abortion.
The Best Possible Education for Our Kids
We work to make their dreams come true.
Protecting Every Life
We support legislative efforts to protect every stage of life.
Marriage and Family Life
We advance policies that promote marriage and strengthen the family.
Catholic Priorities in State Government
We represent the Catholic Church at the Illinois Capitol.
Social Services
We feed the hungry, care for the sick, and help the needy.
Social Justice
We advocate for policies that respect the dignity of immigrants, workers, senior citizens, and low-income individuals and families.
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Prison and Jail Ministry
CCI coordinates a statewide effort of prison and jail ministry offered through the dioceses. Lay Catholics receive training to offer hope to inmates through the salvation of the Gospel.
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The Latest News & Updates
CCI Radio Hour January 30, 2023
The first edition of the 2023 Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour is now uploaded and available for listening. This month’s show features a pair of guests with host Bob Gilligan. The show’s initial guest is Marilou Gervacio, the Director of Social...
The Catholic Conference of Illinois has an opening for an Associate Director
The Catholic Conference of Illinois has an opening for an Associate Director. General ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Executive Director, the Associate Director is principally responsible for serving as a lobbyist for the Catholic Conference of Illinois...
Catholic Conference of Illinois Statement on the Passing of House Bill 4664
Once again, in the waning hours of a legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly passed significant changes to abortion law in our state. The legislation found in HB 4664 is likely to put women at risk rather than help them, and unfortunately, it will lead to...
Statement on Passing of Assault Weapons Bill
The Catholic Conference of Illinois would like to commend the Illinois General Assembly and Governor J.B. Pritzker on banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines with the passage of House Bill 5471. Too many times our state has witnessed the horror of mass...
Catholic Conference of Illinois Opposition to HB 4664
The Catholic Conference of Illinois opposes House Bill 4664, legislation that proposes a number of changes to Illinois abortion law. The bill does the following: • Allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants to perform aspiration abortions not...
Confused about Lame Duck Session Legislation to Expand Abortion Access in Illinois?
There was much activity around legislation to expand abortion access in Illinois the past few days. Here is a summary: On January 4, 2023, at around 10:30 pm, Senate Amendment 1 was filed on House Bill 4664. The bill included the following: • Allows the Attorney...
An Open Letter from the Catholic Conference of Illinois on Predatory Lending
Our Catholic faith tradition has witnessed abusive banking practices since the usury that is condemned in the Bible up to the predatory lending of today. To counter this, our parishes, Catholic Charities, and other Catholic organizations over the years have provided...
CCI Radio Hour December 19, 2022
The Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour December edition is now uploaded and available for listening. This month’s show features a trio of guests on a wide array of topics with host Bob Gilligan. The show’s initial guest is Maria Jose Fernandez Flores, the...
Catholic Conference of Illinois Statement on Assault Weapon Ban Legislation
Illinois is no stranger to the growing national crisis of mass shootings. Just in the past few years, mass shootings in Highland Park, Aurora, Chicago, and Northern Illinois University inflicted death, terrible pain and a significant deterioration of our citizens’...
CCI Radio Hour November 21, 2022
The Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour November edition is now uploaded and available for listening. This month’s show features a trio of guests on a wide array of topics with host Bob Gilligan. The show’s initial guest is Emily Schumacher-Novak, the Assistant...
