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CV NEWS FEED // Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago has contracted with a lobbying firm that also represents organizations supporting or providing abortions, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
The firm, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, is currently registered to lobby on behalf of Catholic Charities before the Illinois state government.
Public records show that the same firm also lobbies for Rush University Medical Center, which provides abortions, and CVS Health, whose pharmacies dispense drugs used in chemical abortions, according to the outlet.
Beyond client representation, the Sun-Times found that Cozen O’Connor and its employees have contributed to political campaigns and committees known for supporting abortion services.
In 2024 and 2025 one of the firm’s lobbyists gave $1,000 each to Personal PAC, which aims to “elect pro-choice candidates at state and local level.” The firm itself gave Personal PAC $3,000 in 2023 and another $3,500 last August. It also donated $1,500 to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s campaign fund. Preckwinkle supports abortion and helps oversee a county-run health system that offers abortions.
Catholic Charities’ operations in Chicago fall under the supervision of Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago. With an annual operating budget of roughly $200 million, the agency is one of the region’s largest providers of services ranging from housing to immigration support.
In comments to the Sun-Times, a spokeswoman for Catholic Charities did not address how the lobbying firm was selected or whether its work with pro-abortion entities raised concerns among agency leadership.
She stated, “Advocating on behalf of people who are vulnerable and in need is our mission, and we value the partners who walk with us in that mission.”
