Providing the Catholics of Illinois a voice in public policy
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.
Ad Hoc Committee
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 Expresses Disappointment in Passage of Senate Bill 1909
Senate Bill 1909, which imposes civil penalties targeted only at pregnancy centers for “deceptive practices,” passed the House on Wednesday, May 10 after having previously passed the Senate. We are disappointed that the Illinois General Assembly has passed...
Fact Sheet: Preserve the Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Unless the Illinois General Assembly acts, the law that created the scholarship tax credit program will end this year. The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to explain the program, its benefits, and to ask you to contact your lawmaker in order to continue this program in...
Call to Action and Caravans to Springfield to protect future of Tax Credit Scholarships
After the Catholic schools take their annual break for the holy days and Spring Break, a final push of efforts to extend the Invest in Kids Act (Tax Credit Scholarships) will begin. The current legislative session will end on May 19. What advocates can do now: Call to...
Fact Sheet on SB 1909, Amendment 1
Fact Sheet on SB 1909, Amendment 1: Deceptive Practices Related to Limited Services Pregnancy Centers What is a Pregnancy Help Center Pregnancy centers offer important services to low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized women across Illinois. They are generally small...
Life is Beautiful – The 2023 Illinois March for Life
On March 21st, thousands of people from every corner of our diocese prayed, rallied, and marched for one reason - LIFE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gmNLztgPQI
CCI Radio Hour March 20, 2023
The Catholic Conference Radio Hour March edition is now available for listening. This month's show kicks off with Molly Malone Rumley, the Assistant Legislative Chairman of Illinois Right to Life, who was on to talk about two identical bills - Senate Bill 1909 and...
CCI Opposition to House Bill 3158 – Human Composting
House Bill 3158 would allow for a new form of final disposition of deceased human remains through a process known as “natural organic reduction” or “human composting.” During this process, the body is placed in a container with organic material that assist in its...
CCI Radio Hour February 20, 2023
The February edition of the Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour is uploaded and available for consumption. This month’s edition will feature three guests. The first is Christopher Ljungquist, The Adviser for Latin America, Office of International Justice and...
Illinois Catholic Bishops Share “A Catholic Vision for Restorative Justice in Illinois”
Illinois Catholic Bishops Share “A Catholic Vision for Restorative Justice in Illinois” Download the .pdf document HERE. The approaching season of Lent is an opportunity for us to reflect on how our sins have broken our relationship with God and with others and yet...
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...
