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September 2005
He Stayed … She Left.
By Kevin McKeough & Amber Holst
As young people coming of age in Chicago, both felt they had a religious calling—and both answered. Now he has finished his first year as a parish priest, and she is rebuilding her life after leaving her order. Two journeys of faith that went to very different places. Read more
Happy U.
By Alexander Russo
Once a sleepy commuter school, DePaul is on a roll. It boasts new facilities and some of the happiest students anywhere—and is now the largest Catholic university In the country. But has growth come at a cost? Read more
At a Crossroads
By Marcia Froelke Coburn and David Zivan
From a restless flock to budget deficits to a startling shortage of priests, the issues facing the Catholic Church in Chicago threaten aspects of its mission. How the church responds will determine its future shape—and how it in turn shapes the city. Read more
Stepping Out
By Meghan McEwen
Let Arlene Matthews, shoe buyer extraordinaire, be your guide to the season's cutting edge footwear. Read more
Music Man
By Kevin McKeough
Accomplished drummer Kevin O'Donnell scores himself a new career as a composer for theatre. Read more
Master Builder
By Deborah Wilk
The Art Institute is carving new space for architecture and design. Now it has found the man to fill it. Read more