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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.

El nuevo obispo auxiliar quería ser un ‘sacerdote de la frontera’

June 10, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Eastern Vicariate, En Español, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

El padre redentorista Bruce Lewandowski se dirigía al cementerio el 1 de junio para un servicio junto a la tumba cuando recibió una llamada de un número que no reconoció.

El Papa nombra al Redentorista como nuevo obispo auxiliar de Baltimore

June 10, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Bishops, Eastern Vicariate, En Español, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

El Papa Francisco nombró al Padre Redentorista Bruce A. Lewandowski como un nuevo obispo auxiliar de Baltimore. El anuncio fue publicado el 10 de junio por el Arzobispo Christophe Pierre, nuncio apostólico en los Estados Unidos.
El obispo designado ha servido desde 2015 como pastor de la parroquia Sacred Heart of Jesus / Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Highlandtown, en el este de Baltimore, considerado por muchos como el corazón de la comunidad hispana en la arquidiócesis. También ha servido los últimos siete meses como delegado del arzobispo para el ministerio hispano.

Pope names Highlandtown Redemptorist as new auxiliary bishop for Baltimore

June 10, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Bishop Lewandowski, Bishops, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Vatican, Video

Pope Francis named Redemptorist Father Bruce A. Lewandowski as a new auxiliary bishop of Baltimore. The announcement was publicized June 10 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

Are our hearts ready to reopen?

June 2, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Coronavirus

You think it’s been hard for you to find disinfecting wipes for your home? Think of finding enough disinfectant for church pews that seat hundreds of people. You’ve had problems finding a small bottle of hand sanitizer? Multiply those needs by 100 or 1,000.

Archbishop Lori: Holy Spirit should shake out complacency over racism

May 31, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Local News, News, Racial Justice, Uncategorized, Video

Archbishop William E. Lori harkened back to the first Pentecost when the Holy Spirit shook the house where Jesus’ disciples had gathered and came with a fire of charity to consume every false idol.

Archbishop Lori calls Knights founder a ‘visionary leader’ as miracle approved for beatification

May 28, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori felt “great joy” when he heard the news that Pope Francis had accepted a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.

Howard County withdraws restrictions that would have curtailed Eucharist

May 28, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News

In an executive order issued May 26, the county executive of Howard County issued regulations for religious institutions that would seem to disallow the distribution of the Eucharist in Catholic churches. After the Archdiocese of Baltimore expressed “serious concerns” about the order, the county acknowledged that the restriction would be withdrawn.

Public Masses will begin again in Archdiocese of Baltimore, with restrictions

May 26, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News

Some parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer public Masses May 30-31, the feast of Pentecost, for the first time since mid-March, as the state of Maryland slowly reopens in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Parishes plan for reopening

May 18, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore started Phase I of its reopening plan May 15, allowing churches to be open for private prayer and adoration. Parishes may offer the sacraments of reconciliation and baptism, and funeral and wedding Masses may be held with a limit of 10 attendees.

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Touchpoints with a saint’s life

May 17, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Uncategorized

As we mark the centenary of the birth of Karol Wojtyla, who became St. John Paul II, it caused me to reflect on moments of my life that intersected with the man who was pope for a great chunk of my life and career in Catholic journalism.

Reports highlight Archdiocese of Baltimore’s efforts to address child sexual abuse

May 17, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore released a pair of reports May 6 regarding the church’s efforts and activities relating to child sexual abuse in the church. 

Baltimore Archdiocese announces start dates for Phases I and II of reopening

May 14, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced it will start Phase I of its reopening plan May 15 at 5 p.m., allowing churches to be open for private prayer and adoration. Parishes may offer the sacrament of reconciliation and funeral and wedding Masses may be held with a limit of 10 attendees.

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