• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to footer
Catholic Review

Catholic Review

Inspiring the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Menu
  • Home
  • News
        • Local News
        • World News
        • Vatican News
        • Obituaries
        • Featured Video
        • En Español
        • Sports News
        • Official Clergy Assignments
        • Schools News
  • Commentary
        • Contributors
          • Question Corner
          • George Weigel
          • Elizabeth Scalia
          • Michael R. Heinlein
          • Effie Caldarola
          • Guest Commentary
        • CR Columnists
          • Archbishop William E. Lori
          • Rita Buettner
          • Christopher Gunty
          • George Matysek Jr.
          • Mark Viviano
          • Father Joseph Breighner
          • Father Collin Poston
          • Robyn Barberry
          • Hanael Bianchi
          • Amen Columns
  • Entertainment
        • Events
        • Movie & Television Reviews
        • Arts & Culture
        • Books
        • Recipes
  • About Us
        • Contact Us
        • Our History
        • Meet Our Staff
        • Photos to own
        • Books/CDs/Prayer Cards
        • CR Media platforms
        • Electronic Edition
  • Advertising
  • Shop
        • Purchase Photos
        • Books/CDs/Prayer Cards
        • Magazine Subscriptions
        • Archdiocesan Directory
  • CR Radio
        • CR Radio
        • Protagonistas de Fe
  • News Tips
  • Subscribe

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.

Archdiocese follows detailed process to respond to allegations of abuse

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

When the Archdiocese of Baltimore receives any allegation of child sexual abuse by clergy, employees or volunteers in the church, archdiocesan officials take very seriously the person who has come forward, according to Bishop Adam J. Parker, moderator of the curia and vicar general.

Lay group gives Baltimore Archdiocese high marks for accountability, transparency

June 16, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

While VOTF started in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, it now focuses on three primary goals: supporting survivors of clergy sexual abuse, supporting priests of integrity and shaping structural change within the church.

Archdiocesan Review Board continues to monitor safe environments for young people

June 6, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

Reports from the archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection and the Independent Review Board indicate that the archdiocese continues its efforts to educate about safe environments for young people and to screen clergy, employees and volunteers to determine suitability for ministry.

Navigating a changing media landscape

June 6, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Journalism

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops plans to shut down domestic operations of CNS at the end of 2022.

Cameroonian Deacon Lukong wants to ‘be there’ for people

June 2, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2022, News, Vocations

Deacon Kenneth Lukong considered studying modern letters or becoming a journalist, but as he looked at all those possibilities, he decided to follow the one he thought would bring him the most inner joy and fulfillment would be the priesthood.

Archdiocese of Baltimore ordains 9 transitional deacons

May 23, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Vocations

The Archdiocese of Baltimore ordained nine men May 21 to the diaconate, the final step for them before they expect to be ordained to the priesthood next year.

Unrelenting and unrepentant

May 4, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature

We must be as unrelenting in our prayer, outreach and support as the Russians have been intheir attack.

Archbishop’s pastoral letters reflect his teachings

May 1, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop Lori Milestones, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori has used homilies, columns and more to ensure that Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore know and understand his theology and pastoral priorities.

Archbishop Lori reveals favorites – places to eat, exercise and pray

May 1, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop Lori Milestones, Local News, News, Video

As part of a wide-ranging interview with Archbishop William E. Lori in advance of his 10th anniversary as 16th archbishop of Baltimore and 45th anniversary as a priest, we asked about his hobbies and other favorites.

Q&A with Archbishop Lori: 45 years a priest and 10 years an archbishop

May 1, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop Lori Milestones, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori sat down with Catholic Review Media for a wide-ranging interview in advance of his 10th anniversary as 16th archbishop of Baltimore and 45th anniversary as a priest.

Archbishop Lori blesses holy oils at packed chrism Mass

April 12, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

As the church entered Holy Week, clergy and laity gathered at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland for the annual chrism Mass April 11, during which the oils for the sacraments were consecrated and blessed and where priests renewed their ordination promises.

O’Dwyer Retreat House dedicates ropes challenge course

April 6, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video

Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker blessed the new course at the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House in northern Baltimore County April 3 and took one of the first rides down the 750-foot zip line, one of three zip lines on the property; the other two lines run 300 feet each.

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 11
  • Page 12
  • Page 13
  • Page 14
  • Page 15
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 31
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

Our Vision

Real Life. Real Faith. 

Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond.

Our Mission

Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform, teach, inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media.

Contact

Catholic Review
320 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
443-524-3150
mail@CatholicReview.org

 

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent

  • New coalition aims to end capital punishment as executions increase but public support wanes
  • Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago suburb now a historic landmark
  • Netflix’s ‘Train Dreams’ captures the beauty of an ordinary life
  • Ukraine’s religious leaders warn Russia will attack Europe if not halted, held accountable
  • Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace
  • Buffalo bishop calls nation, Christians to ‘do better’ in upholding migrants’ dignity
  • Question Corner: Do Catholics give things up for Advent?
  • Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on horizon
  • Books for Christmas 2025

Search

Membership

Catholic Media Assocation

Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association

The Associated Church Press

© 2025 CATHOLIC REVIEW MEDIA, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED