Head of U.S. bishops calls President Obama’s support of same-sex marriage ‘deeply saddening’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York today said President Barack Obama's support of same-sex marriage is "deeply saddening" but not unexpected. "Unfortunately, President Obama’s words today are not surprising since they follow upon various...
Education Newsletter April-May 2012
We're combining April and May into one newsletter since the madcap rush to the scheduled May 31 adjournment date for the legislature has begun. This newsletter contains an action alert for textbook funding in the forms of House Bill 6134 and Senate Bill 3908....
CCI Radio Hour — April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012 show Bob Gilligan talks to Bishop Daniel Jenky as he celebrates 10 years as bishop of Peoria. David Morrison of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform explains political action committees and the power they have in making contributions for...
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...