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.
Catholics in Illinois
The Latest News & Updates
CCI Radio Hour September 19, 2022
The Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour September edition is now available. This month’s show features two guests and a wide array of topics. The show opens with Chuck Weber, the Executive Director of the Kansas Catholic Conference, who discusses the events of...
CCI Radio Hour August 15, 2022
The August edition of the Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour is now available. This month’s topics include a discussion on the Tax Credit Scholarship Bill and how it helps local families as well as a dive into marriage and family and HHS regulations on Section...
Catholic Chicago Podcast Features CCI Executive Director
Catholic Conference of Illinois Executive Director Bob Gilligan joined Dawn Fitzpatrick and Ray Pingoy for the Catholic Chicago podcast to discuss the Dobbs Decision and the Church’s response. You can listen to episode here:...
Statement of the Archdiocese of Chicago on the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago Statement Against Anti-Catholic Bigotry
The Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes the statement of support from the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago in light of recent anti-Catholic caricatures and attacks following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...
CCI Statement on Dobbs Decision
We are pleased with the United States Supreme Court ruling in the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that has overturned the landmark abortion case of Roe vs. Wade. Throughout its history, the Catholic Church has consistently opposed legislation and other...
CCI Radio Hour June 20, 2022
The June edition of the Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour is now available. This month’s show features a pair of guests. Leading off the show is Caroline Brennan, the Emergency Communications Director of the Catholic Relief Services Humanitarian Response...
Catholic Conference of Illinois Statement on Repealing of Parental Notice of Abortion Act
As of today, the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act has been repealed. Parents no longer have the right to know if their minor daughter is seeking an abortion or suffering from any of the physical or mental health issues that may be associated with such a...
CCI Radio Hour May 16, 2022
The May edition of the Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour is now available. This month’s show features Amy Gehrke, the Executive Director for Illinois Right to Life, who discusses the upcoming Roe vs. Wade decision. Ian McIntosh, the Deputy Coalitions Director...
CCI Radio Hour April 18, 2022
The April Catholic Conference of Illinois Radio Hour is now available. This month’s show features the Second Chance State Education Act, an update on the recent events in Florida, and an introduction to the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems...
2022 Spring Legislative Summary
STATE BUDGETFlush with federal assistance and higher than expected tax collections (fueled by high inflation), the state budget for fiscal year 2023 will come in around $47 billion, featuring an 8% increase for state operations, temporary tax cuts and debt payments....
