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“OUR CONSCIENCE AND OUR VOTE”
A Message from the Catholic Bishops of Illinois

CHICAGO, IL (September 22, 2008) - Today, the CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF ILLINOIS released the statement Our Conscience and Our Vote, to help prepare Catholics for the upcoming election and further participation in the political process. The statement is signed by all the Bishops in the Province of Illinois including Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., as well as Bishops from the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy and the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Chicago.

The statement is consistent with the themes embodied in Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, a document published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. However, “the bishops in Illinois wanted to issue a unique statement referencing some challenges specific to Illinois,” said Catholic Conference Director, Robert Gilligan.

The statement can be found on the Catholic Conference of Illinois website, www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org, and it is being sent throughout all the Catholic dioceses in Illinois. The statement will also be available in Spanish. For further information, please call 312-368-1066.

 

FURTHER REFLECTIONS
ON THE MEANING OF CONSCIENCE

When an infant develops into a toddler, his or her newly acquired mobility presents a challenge to parents! Crawling limbs can now go where they should not go. Tiny hands can grab things they should not grab. Growing but fragile bodies can bump into sharp surfaces and tumble down stairs. Houses have to be baby-proofed, hazardous materials placed out of reach. Moms and dads get plenty of exercise following the kids around the house. CONTINUE

 

OPERATION OUTCRY

We would like to collect one million “declarations” of post-abortion stories which will be entered into the public record when abortion comes back up before the Supreme Court. If you would like to add your story visit http://www.operationoutcry.org.

PARISH VOTER REGISTRATION

Parishes have the opportunity to conduct Voter Registration at their parishes in a NON-PARTISAN manner. For further information on conducting Voter Registration at your parish visit www.priestsforlife.org/vote.

 

Suggestions for Conducting voter registration drives in Illinois

Catholic Conference Of Illinois Legislation Update July 9, 2007

Law Brief May 2007

Federal Level

Capitol Switchboard, Washington 202-224-3121 – then ask for U.S. Senator or Representative offices.

Senator Barack Obama
local ph#: 312-886-3506
Wash#: 202-224-2152
fax: 202-228-1372

Senator Richard Durbin
local ph# 312-353-4952
Wash# 202-224-2854
fax: 202-228-5417

State Level

Capitol Switchboard, Springfield 217-782-2000 - then ask for your Sen. or Rep.

Find your U.S. Representative, State Senator or State Representative at:

www.elections.state.il.us/DistrictLocator/AddressSearch.aspx