By: Jennifer Willems - June 5, 2019 -
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abortion, Bishop Jenky, Cecilia Soñé, Illinois, Msgr. Merdian, Reproductive Health Act
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, leads a rosary outside the former abortion clinic in Peoria in this file photo. In a message for the 2020 Respect Life Month, the bishop says the right to life is the first of all our human rights, and "the destruction of human life in the womb is an intrinsic evil." (The Catholic Post file photo/Tom Dermody)
By passing the Reproductive Health Act, the Illinois General Assembly has shown a disregard for the value of human life and the beliefs of the majority of people in the state — and the nation, according to Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. “They describe a human baby in the womb as a thing, as an […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - April 26, 2019 -
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abortion, Illinois, legislation, Peoria, rosary
Facing an image of Mary, Father John Verrier leads dozens of participants in prayer during the Peoria Pro-Life Rosary Rally on April 13 in downtown Peoria. It was held to seek the defeat of proposed abortion legislation in the Illinois General Assembly. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
Trusting in the Blessed Mother and her promise to intercede on our behalf, dozens of people gathered in front of the Peoria County Courthouse April 13 to pray the rosary for the defeat of proposed abortion legislation in the Illinois General Assembly. “We dedicate this rosary to give courage to pro-life legislators in the Illinois […]
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By: The Catholic Post - February 4, 2019 -
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bishops, Illinois, legalization, marijuana
Marijuana plants for sale are displayed in California in this file photo. (CNS/Reuters)
The ordinaries of the five Catholic dioceses and one archdiocese in Illinois on Feb. 5 issued a statement urging state lawmakers to vote “no” on legislation being considered that would legalize marijuana for recreational use. The statement, provided by the Catholic Conference of Illinois, is as follows: — Legislation that would legalize marijuana for recreational use […]
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By: Tom Dermody - November 30, 2017 -
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abortion, Gov. Rauner, House Bill 40, Illinois, taxpayer, Thomas More Society
Catechist Joanne Dorn (right) and members of the confirmation class from St. Luke Parish in Eureka take part in a Life Chain in this 2016 file photo. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)
SPRINGFIELD — A taxpayer lawsuit against State of Illinois officials was filed in Sangamon County Court on Nov. 30 in an effort to stop the implementation of House Bill 40, which expands taxpayer-subsidized abortions in the state. “The people of Illinois totally reject taxpayer-funded abortions,” said Peter Breen, special counsel for the Thomas More Society, […]
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By: Tom Dermody - September 1, 2017 -
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Catholic schools, CCI, Dr. Sharon Weiss, Illinois, Robert Gilligan, scholarships
The choir from Costa Catholic Academy in Galesburg sings in this Catholic Post file photo. The new state education funding reforms include a Scholarship Tax Credit program that could result in millions of dollars in scholarships for students in Catholic and other nonpublic schools.
Catholic officials in Illinois are applauding state education funding reforms that include a Scholarship Tax Credit program designed to provide up to $75 million a year in scholarships for qualifying students attending nonpublic schools. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the highly-debated reforms, which overhaul how the state funds public education, in ceremonies Aug. 31 at Ebinger […]
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