Illinois Bishops Call on Faithful to Oppose Assisted-Suicide Bill
This year, bills proposing the legalization of medical assisted suicide have been introduced in several other states and are continuing to move forward in the legislation process.
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Federal Court Strikes Down Law Forcing Pro-Life Ministries to Promote Abortion
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
In Federal Suit, Illinois Diocese Says State ‘Human Rights’ Law Violates Religious Freedom
The law specifically prevents the diocese from hiring a pro-life advocate and an associate general counsel, the suit argues.
UPDATE: Father Carlos Martins’ Attorney Provides Fuller Context of Church Incident
Burke said fuller context was missing from initial news reports about the police investigation.
Pro-Life Group Urges Illinois Residents to Vote No on IVF Question
Illinois Right to Life states that ‘in vitro fertilization is detrimental to the inherent value of life.’ The Catholic Church teaches that the use of IVF is ‘morally unacceptable.’
A New Player in Post-Secondary Catholic Education: San Damiano College for the Trades
According to a press release from San Damiano, the Norbertine order of priests and brothers, which have a priory on campus, will serve as chaplains and program development guides.
Thousands of Pro-Lifers Attend ‘Joy-Filled’ Illinois March for Life
Co-sponsored by Illinois Right to Life and March for Life, the Illinois march is an annual event that begins in front of the state Capitol and proceeds through downtown Springfield.
Illinois Diocese Creates Boy Scouts Patch Honoring Venerable Father Augustus Tolton
The Catholic Committee on Scouting in the Diocese of Springfield announced the Venerable Father Augustus Tolton Activity Patch, which honors the first recognized Black priest in the United States.
Cancellation of Illinois Scholarship Forces Some Catholic Schools to Close Their Doors
The ‘Invest in Kids’ scholarship program expired on Dec. 31.
