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
The Catholic Conference of Illinois Opposes House Bill 1736: the expansive REACH Act
House Bill 1736, known as the Responsible Education for Adolescent and Children’s Health (REACH) Act, seeks to expand and extend sex education in public schools. The bill does not impact what is taught in Catholic schools; however, there are a number of...
Join Clean Energy Advocacy Day – April 26
Join Catholics from throughout the state of Illinois for the Clean Energy Advocacy Day on April 26, 2021. Talk virtually with your state legislators about principles of clean energy. See more information on this flyer.
CCI celebrates Predatory Loan Prevention Act becoming law
CCI Radio Hour: March 15, 2021
Illinois bishops issue letter urging Catholics to fight repeal of parental notice of abortion law
Catholic Conference responds to Gov. Pritzker’s proposed cut to Tax Credit Scholarship program
Legislation introduced repealing parental notice of abortion law
CCI Radio Hour: Feb. 15, 2021
CCI joins social justice groups in urging Gov. Pritzker to sign Predatory Loan Prevention Act into law
CCI Radio Hour: Jan. 18, 2021
