Catholic Conference of Illinois

The Catholic Conference of Illinois is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Illinois.

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Today the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, joined by parishes and faithful across the country. The act of consecration takes place as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Join the livestream this afternoon at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Watch along, pray with us, and entrust our nation to the love of Christ's Sacred Heart.

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The ILGA included $1.5 M in the FY27 budget to extend the Pretrial Success Pilot Program. This program helps needs mental health & substance abuse treatment, transportation, & childcare which helps Illinoisans meet their court requirements and therefore more favorable outcomes.

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The Pretrial Success Grants Program has provided essential support for people awaiting trial but new funding is not currently in the state budget.

Take Action To Save This Vital Program: https://t.co/5soATdDTOw

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One year ago tomorrow, white smoke rose over Saint Peter's Square and the Church received Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States.
U.S. bishops look back on the moment they heard the news, the surprise of an American successor of Peter, and what Pope Leo XIV's pastoral heart, Augustinian roots, and missionary years in Peru have brought to the universal Church.

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The Education Freedom Tax Credit Education Freedom Tax Credit supports public & private schools, costs taxpayers nothing, and doesn’t cut public school funding—yet Illinois misses out if we don’t opt in. Governor Pritzker should act. https://t.co/Q9nLfpmotp

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Congratulations to Bishop-elect, Very Reverend Godfrey Mullen, O.S.B!

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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Godfrey Mullen, O.S.B., as Bishop of Belleville. Bishop-elect Mullen is a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and current administrator of the Diocese of Belleville. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on March 13, 2026, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. | Read the full release at: https://t.co/h92a9P5pJR

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Tune in TODAY at 1 p.m. CST.

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EWTN will be providing broadcast and livestream coverage of the Solemn Vespers and Installation Mass of Archbishop-designate, Ronald Hicks, on their Feb. 5th and Feb. 6th broadcast schedules. https://t.co/GANU0Vt6Tu

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Archbishop Coakley Calls for Holy Hour as a Moment of Renewal for Our Hearts and Our Nation | Read the full release at: https://t.co/abETbCwRPA

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Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of faith, formation, and the future.
We proudly stand with Catholic schools that educate the whole child—mind, body, and soul—while forming young people to lead with truth, compassion, and courage.

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“We must continue to support pregnant and parenting mothers in need and offer spiritual and emotional help to all who have participated in abortion,” said Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, marking the 53rd anniversary of the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. Noting there have been several pro-life victories since Roe was overturned in 2022, he cautioned that human life is still gravely threatened by legalized abortion as it continues to be aggressively promoted at the state and federal level.

Read the full release at: https://t.co/5a6lJP2hSR

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Administration’s Regulatory Change is a Truly Significant Step to Support Essential Religious Services in the United States | Read the full release at: https://t.co/Ds8xlfKEYD

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Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of New York, and has appointed Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, currently Bishop of Joliet, as the Metropolitan Archbishop of New York.

The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington, D.C. on December 18, 2025, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

The Archdiocese of New York is comprised of 4,683 square miles in the State of New York and has a total population of 5,445,700, of which 1,572,580, are Catholic.

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Our statement on the passing of SB 1950 can be found here: https://t.co/GoCpf2xuB4

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Illinois Bishops issue letter urging Governor Pritzker to Veto SB 1950 (Assisted Suicide). Read the full letter here:
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Governor Pritzker officially has SB 1950 on his desk, which would legalize assisted suicide. Tell him to VETO this legislation. https://t.co/wFwKox67SN

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Bishop Brennan of Brooklyn talks with Kat Talalas about what authentic, compassionate care looks like when our loved ones are dying.

If you have not already, please contact Governor Pritzker and ask him to VETO SB 1950.

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