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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.

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.

Archbishop Lori looks forward to reopening churches safely

May 13, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore released May 12 comprehensive guidelines for Phase I of reopening parishes, along with a video informing parishioners about “What to Expect When You Return to Mass.”

Archbishop Lori: ‘Good virus’ of Jesus’ resurrection is ‘a contagion of hope’

April 12, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized

“Our hold on this life is tenuous,” the archbishop said. “We are not all-powerful, but there is one who is – our risen Lord. In our need, let us turn to him this Easter day.”

Archbishop marks Holy Thursday and Good Friday via livestream

April 11, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated Holy Thursday and Good Friday liturgies in the eerily empty Cathedral of Mary our Queen in Homeland in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Holy Saturday Shroud display may help contemplate Christ’s triumph

April 7, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus

Along comes a new opportunity to experience the Passion of Christ this Holy Week and Easter.

As churches stay closed, Archbishop Lori wants people to ‘celebrate many more Easters’

April 7, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori said he wants nothing more than to open wide the doors to churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but that the church has to recognize “the massive public health threat we are facing.”

Archdiocese provides financial relief to parishes and schools in wake of pandemic

April 6, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore rolled out a financial relief package for parishes, schools and other organizations worth about $7 million to assist with costs during reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pastors plan different ways to celebrate Holy Week in time of coronavirus

March 31, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Lent, Local News, News

Pastors around the Archdiocese of Baltimore are adapting to celebrating Mass without the presence of the faithful, but several admit that Holy Week this year will be very different as they adjust to continued restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Archbishop Lori acknowledges difficulties during coronavirus crisis

March 28, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

Archbishop Lori discusses the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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