Catholic Citizens of Illinois is pleased to present John Horvat, Vice-President of Tradition, Family and Property. Mr. Horvat will remind us that, while our Lady is Queen of Heaven, throughout the course of Christian history, she has repeatedly demonstrated her maternal concern for the fate of mankind, her sons and daughters who flee to her protection, implore her help and seek her intercession, in times of temporal distress. Confident in her intercession, he will suggest areas in the moral and cultural life of this country where recourse to her Immaculate Heart will be especially efficacious.

Our luncheons are held at the Carlisle Banquet Hall, 435 East Butterfield Road, Lombard. Convenient parking available.
Prompt reservations are very much appreciated by our volunteers and the staff at the Carlisle Banquet Hall.
11:30: Doors Open
12:00: Lunch and Program Commence
1:30: Program Ends
Suggested dress: Business/Professional
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Questions, please contact info@catholiccitizens.org

Catholic Citizens of Illinois is an Illinois not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 by Mary Anne Hackett and the late Thomas Roeser in response to the Second Vatican Council’s call for authentic lay involvement in the life of the Church and society. Our mission is to equip lay Catholics with the knowledge and formation needed to bring the Catholic faith and culture into the public square.

Through effective, non-partisan programs, we address American culture and public policy with unwavering fidelity to Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We seek to enhance the Catholic laity’s understanding of their civic responsibilities -- advocating for religious liberty, the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, and the natural institution of marriage as a lifelong union between one man and one woman.

In keeping with the spirit of Lumen Gentium (§38), we encourage Catholics to be what the soul is to the body: a leaven in society, bearing spiritual fruit and bearing witness to Christ. To that end, we host monthly luncheons and an annual fundraising dinner featuring prominent speakers who address timely issues of concern to our membership and guests.

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