In this issue: Cardinal George: ‘Miracles are eternity breaking into time and are evidence of God’s will for our salvation. We have gotten used to the only world we know, and we assume that the present world is “normal.” But the really normal is disclosed in what we call miraculous. ’ Tom Sheridan: The press' problem: The Catholic press has a problem: lots of people have lots of ideas about what the Catholic press is. Or should be. That’s sometimes a problem it shares with the very faith that is at the core of the Catholic Press. Read Observations. There are often misunderstandings in the way the church is governed, especially when such governance is compared with our everyday experience. Archdiocesan experts in the Code of Canon Law explain how - and why - church law developed and how it functions. Feb. 2 A trial for a crime in the courts of the church Jan. 19 The church conducts trials? Jan. 5 Sacraments and the rights of the faithful Dec. 22 The church’s listing of rights and duties for everyone Dec. 8 Guiding the gifts of the Spirit

3 new Chicago bishops
March 19 ordination at Holy Name Cathedral
The Archdiocese of Chicago was introduced to three new auxiliary bishops Jan. 24, and found two old friends and one newcomer.

Ten-year report on clerical sexual abuse of minors

Report on clergy sex abuse released; 55 incidents told
A report summarizing reports of clerical sexual abuse of minors over the past 10 years and how the Archdiocese of Chicago has responded showed that there were 55 credible allegations — but none of the incidents happened since 1991.

Respect Life leader aims to change hearts, minds
A month after taking the reins of the Chicago Archdiocese’s Respect Life Office, Mary-Louise Kurey, 28, has plenty of plans. A pro-life and chastity speaker since before reigning as Miss Wisconsin in 1999, Kurey has degrees in voice performance and once had dreams of becoming an opera singer. Read The Interview