Illinois Catholic Health Association
ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Diocese of Joliet Blanchette Catholic Center
16555 Weber Road
Crest Hill, Illinois 60403
ICHA’s Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Diocese of Joliet / Blanchette Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Road Crest Hill, Illinois 60403. We will begin with Mass at 7:45AM. ICHA’s Business meeting will begin at 8:45-8:55AM; opening prayer is at 8:55AM followed by the keynote address at 9:00AM. Our meeting will conclude at 12:30PM followed by lunch, which is optional. The full draft agenda is available below as a PDF.
The theme for our meeting is the value of Catholic health care in a secular society. From acute care, long-term care, to the services of Catholic Charities, we are often the last best hope for the poor and vulnerable. Therefore, we have scheduled three speakers.
The keynote will be delivered by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Cardinal Cupich will present on the many political and social challenges facing Catholic health care and their continued importance in serving the sick, the poor and the underserved.
Following Cardinal Cupich, James Burke, Attorney with Hall, Render, Killian & Lyman, P.C., will present on reimagining Catholic health care beyond the hospital walls.
Finally, Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Illinois Catholic Conference, will review the successful effort to defeat physician assisted suicide in Illinois and preparing for the continuing advocacy efforts in 2026.
To cover the cost of food, speakers, and meeting space, a donation of $125.00 per participant is requested. A continental breakfast will be available from 8:00AM to 8:45AM. You may register by returning the form (below, in PDF format) and donation directly to us at our office (642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, IL 60614). If you are interested in remitting payment by direct deposit, please contact our office. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards. For accurate planning purposes, please indicate on the form if you will be attending Mass and if you will stay for lunch. Thank you!
Should you have any questions, feel free to call us at 312-368-0011.
Reservation for IL Catholic Health Association Annual Meeting at hilton.com
Your support is greatly appreciated and necessary for a strong Catholic Health Association. We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues.
Illinois Catholic Health Association
