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Christopher Gunty

A Chicago-area native, Christopher Gunty is associate publisher/editor of Catholic Review Media. He also serves as a host of Catholic Review Radio.
He has spent his whole professional career in Catholic journalism as a writer, photographer, editor, circulation manager and associate publisher. He spent four years with The Chicago Catholic; 19 years as founding editor and associate publisher of The Catholic Sun in Phoenix, Ariz.; and six years at The Florida Catholic. In July 2009, he came to Baltimore to lead The Cathedral Foundation, now Catholic Review Media.

Chris served as president of the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada from 1996 to 1998, and has traveled extensively learning about and reporting on the work of the church, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Haiti, Poland, Italy, Germany and finally in 2010 visited the Holy Land for the first time.

Maryland Catholic Conference will support prospective elimination of statutes of limitations

December 20, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

The Maryland Catholic Conference issued a statement Dec. 19 indicating support for legislation that would prospectively eliminate statutes of limitation for civil litigation involving cases of child sexual abuse.

The Christmas Star: Science and faith explore the possibilities

December 6, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Deacon David Ludwikoski looks at the story of the Epiphany from two viewpoints: as a scientist and a person of faith.

Baltimore Archdiocese does not oppose release of Maryland attorney general’s report

November 22, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore reaffirmed its commitment to transparency regarding child sexual abuse by clergy and said that it would not oppose the public release of a report by Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh detailing abuse within the archdiocese over the last eight decades.

Archbishop Lori says attorney general’s report is ‘stark reminder of sins’

November 20, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Video

Two days after Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a motion in court to allow release of a report on sexual abuse by clergy in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop William E. Lori addressed the topic in his homily at the vigil Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.

Archbishop Lori apologizes again; responds to Maryland attorney general’s motion on clergy sexual abuse

November 17, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

In a letter sent to the archdiocesan faithful Nov. 17, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori acknowledged information in the report would be a source of renewed pain for many, “most especially those harmed by representatives of the church.”

Pro-life efforts call for ‘radical solidarity,’ Archbishop Lori says

November 16, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2022

The Catholic Church’s teaching on the respect for life is credible when it helps expectant mothers with a host of services based in love, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said Nov. 15 as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met for its annual fall meeting in Baltimore.

In Mass homily, outgoing USCCB president encourages examination and renewal

November 14, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2022

In a Mass Nov. 14 to mark the opening of the 2022 Fall Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop José H. Gomez called on his brother bishops to examine themselves and renew their vocation and ministry.

Basilica Trust reorganizes to ensure future support for historic cathedral

November 4, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

Among the subtly lit arches of the undercroft of the historic downtown Baltimore basilica, about three dozen people gathered Oct. 24 for a votive Mass of Mary, the Mother of the Church, to celebrate new “Custodians of America’s First Catholic Cathedral.”

Baltimore priests gather for renewal at convocation

October 14, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

More than 100 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered Oct. 10-13 at Liberty Mountain Resort for a priests’ convocation.

Catholic Charities leaders encounter face of Jesus

October 6, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice

Catholic Charities leaders from around the country could watch renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy Paul Schmalz create a new piece depicting Jesus embracing a homeless person as they held their 2022 Annual Gathering in Baltimore Sept. 27-29.

Archbishop Lori sees resilience in Ukraine, helps distribute Knights’ aid

October 3, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, War in Ukraine

Archbishop William E. Lori joined a small group of leaders from the Knights of Columbus on a four-day trip to Poland and Ukraine to help distribute aid from the fraternal organization to orphanages and other service centers assisting refugees from the war in Ukraine.

‘Seek the City to Come’: Archdiocese announces pastoral planning process for ‘our beloved city’

September 29, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

The two-year listening and discernment process will focus on the 57 parishes in the city and a few near-in parishes in Baltimore County, with the goal of more vibrant ministry, although likely with fewer churches open for worship.

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