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Tony Rossi

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After graduating from St. John's University in New York with degrees in Communications and English, Tony Rossi found a job at the Catholic media organization, The Christophers, that allowed him to indulge his interest in religion, media, and pop culture. He served as The Christophers' TV producer for 11 years, and is currently the host and producer of the organization's radio show/podcast Christopher Closeup, writer and editor of their syndicated Light One Candle column, and producer/scriptwriter of the annual Christopher Awards ceremony. To keep his overactive brain from exploding, Rossi enjoys watching new and classic sitcoms and voting for his favorite "American Idol" contestants. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

Works by Tony Rossi

The 2017 Christopher Award winners for TV, Film, and Books...

Tony Rossi | March 28, 2017

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Jimmy Kimmel Deserves an Emmy For His Job Hosting the...

Tony Rossi | February 27, 2017

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Bringing the Future to Hope Valley: A Look at "When Calls...

Tony Rossi | February 14, 2017

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Discerning God's Will & Adopting Potatoes in "Signed,...

Tony Rossi | February 13, 2017

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Mary Tyler Moore Provided Catholic Laughs in Two Classic...

Tony Rossi | January 25, 2017

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'We're All Sick Pilgrims Drifting Toward God, Whether We...

Tony Rossi | January 17, 2017

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Phillip Phillips Sings His Hit "Home" at Steven McDonald's...

Tony Rossi | January 14, 2017

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R.I.P. Officer Steven McDonald: 'God Has Asked Me to Be a...

Tony Rossi | January 10, 2017

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The Catholic Church (and the Jesuits) Owe "MASH's" William...

Tony Rossi | January 06, 2017

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Catholic Press Veteran Jerry Costello Pens His Final...

Tony Rossi | January 05, 2017

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If You're Still Searching for a New Year's Resolution,...

Tony Rossi | January 03, 2017

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Singer JJ Heller on Christmas, Panic Attacks, and God's...

Tony Rossi | December 20, 2016

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'How Can I Be a Catholic Reporter When I Hate God?' Asks...

Tony Rossi | December 13, 2016

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Andre Rieu Highlights Waltzing in Wheelcairs

Tony Rossi | December 12, 2016

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Being an 'Angel on Earth' Can Lead to a Happier, More...

Tony Rossi | December 09, 2016

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Jesus: The Light of the World

Tony Rossi | December 06, 2016

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Jennifer Nettles on Being "a Child of God" and Listening...

Tony Rossi | November 30, 2016

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Feeding People's Spirits for Over 70 Years: An Appeal from...

Tony Rossi | November 29, 2016

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The Beauty of Blessings & the Pain of the World: Mark...

Tony Rossi | November 28, 2016

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How An ESPN Producer Asked God to Use Her and Ended Up...

Tony Rossi | November 22, 2016

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Humor for the Soul

Tony Rossi | November 16, 2016

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A Nine-Year-Old Girl, a 40-Pound Cabbage, and the End of...

Tony Rossi | November 15, 2016

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Veteran & Quadruple Amputee Travis Mills: 'God Had a Plan...

Tony Rossi | November 10, 2016

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Starbucks Red Cups Include Nativity Scene This Year

Tony Rossi | November 10, 2016

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Americans CAN Come Together in the Election's Aftermath -...

Tony Rossi | November 09, 2016

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Bill Murray, David Letterman, and the Irish Christening...

Tony Rossi | November 07, 2016

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US Post Office Releases Its 2016 Nativity Stamp for...

Tony Rossi | November 03, 2016

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Pint-Sized Prophets Who Teach Us We Are All Born to Be...

Tony Rossi | November 01, 2016

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Leadership in Mercy: The Power of Mercy on Our Lives

Tony Rossi | October 26, 2016

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"Priceless" Movie Hopes to Raise Awareness About the Crime...

Tony Rossi | October 13, 2016

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After Escaping North Korea, One Woman's Act of Christian...

Tony Rossi | October 11, 2016

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'Wherever We Are, God Is!'

Tony Rossi | October 07, 2016

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Educational TV, Beer Commercials, and 'The Gospel...

Tony Rossi | October 05, 2016

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One Mother is Changing the Media's - and the World's -...

Tony Rossi | October 04, 2016

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Insurance Commercial Highlights Choosing Adoption in the...

Tony Rossi | September 29, 2016

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A Deacon's Tools to Build Spiritual Resilience After Dire...

Tony Rossi | September 28, 2016

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Politics, Punditry, and Personal Faith: An Interview with...

Tony Rossi | September 21, 2016

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"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You" Explores...

Tony Rossi | September 20, 2016

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Is NBC's Afterlife Comedy "The Good Place" Heavenly Fun or...

Tony Rossi | September 15, 2016

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Teach Yourself to Think More Clearly

Tony Rossi | September 13, 2016

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How God Worked Through One Family to Bring Kindness to an...

Tony Rossi | September 12, 2016

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Author Explores Adoption, Autism, & Win-At-All-Costs...

Tony Rossi | September 08, 2016

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Priest Who Knew Mother Teresa Said She Believed It Was...

Tony Rossi | September 06, 2016

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Mother Teresa's "Heart Was Big Like the Heart of God...

Tony Rossi | September 01, 2016

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14-Year-Old Dedicates "Pie Jesu" Performance to Her Best...

Tony Rossi | August 31, 2016

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Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Wants God's Light to Shine...

Tony Rossi | August 16, 2016

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Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was the Original Christopher...

Tony Rossi | August 15, 2016

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Though She May Feel Defeated, Olympian Missy Franklin Can...

Tony Rossi | August 12, 2016

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Jeannie Gaffigan: Comedy Helps Lift People Out of Despair

Tony Rossi | August 11, 2016

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Olympic Competitors Katie Ledecky & Sarah Sjostrom Are...

Tony Rossi | August 10, 2016

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Regaining Your Christmas Spirit: A Review of "Angels Sing"

Tony Rossi | December 16, 2013

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Resolutions with a Higher Purpose

Tony Rossi | December 28, 2011

As the New Year approaches, here are a few resolutions off the beaten path, that could......

Christ Is Born and All Is Well

Tony Rossi | December 12, 2011

Sarah Hart's new Christmas Album hits a reassuring note we cannot hear enough: All shall......

The Lower Lights: Music and the Common Ground of Faith

Tony Rossi | December 06, 2011

The Lower Lights Tap into Protestant, Catholic and Mormon Songbooks to bring an updated......

Cheating Death and Loving God

Tony Rossi | November 01, 2011

Rosario Rodriguez has cheated violent death twice. In her body she still carries a......

The Blessing of Down Syndrome

Tony Rossi | October 02, 2011

An international adoption ministry for Down syndrome kids? "When God says ‘Get up and......

A Plane Crash, Sharks, and the Presence of God

Tony Rossi | August 07, 2011

It feels like times are getting harder; this unique story may help you gain perspective....

Mandisa: Walking Through Troubles with the Lord

Tony Rossi | June 24, 2011

"American Idol" star Mandisa speaks out on weight loss, suffering, and coming out......

Movies, Beauty, Truth, and Swear Words

Tony Rossi | June 23, 2011

"The Blind Side" and "X-Men" or TV series like "Lost" and "24," all have connections to......

To Not Stay Silent in the Face of Evil

Tony Rossi | June 10, 2011

Eric Metaxas' bio of the man who vocally opposed Nazi policies in Germany and urged......

Why "Lost" Still Matters

Tony Rossi | April 12, 2011

Though the mythology of "Lost" grew unwieldy, and not all of its threads were neatly......

A Hitman, a Priest, and a Confession

Tony Rossi | March 29, 2011

In an era when noise abounds, a new online series draws us into a quiet dialogue about......

Embracing "The Human Experience"

Tony Rossi | March 22, 2011

In a world where "hope" has become just another buzzword, "The Human Experience" helps......

Mother Dolores Hart: Lifelong Transformation

Tony Rossi | March 10, 2011

Forty years into her vocation as a Benedictine Nun, Mother Dolores Hart finds that......

Catholics, Nazis, and Rat-Eating Aliens: A Look at the TV...

Tony Rossi | March 02, 2011

ABC's sci-fi hit "V" reflects historic and current struggles between the Catholic Church......

Rachel Campos-Duffy's New Real World

Tony Rossi | February 23, 2011

The Real World can be a most exciting place as Rachel Campos-Duffy Knows. Reality; what......

Joe Mantegna: A Prayer from the Bench

Tony Rossi | February 18, 2011

Joe Mantegna of "Criminal Minds" on answered prayers and stipulations, the gift of his......

Virtuous Courtship: Make God Your Wingman

Tony Rossi | February 11, 2011

"Separate, we are two complete individuals. Together with God and by His grace, we are......

Changing Popular Culture for the Better

Tony Rossi | January 25, 2011

Fed up with pop culture music, television, films, and other media? You can influence the......

Feed my Sheep: Evangelizing the Young

Tony Rossi | January 14, 2011

It's easy to lament the lack of young faces at Sunday Mass, but complaining doesn't......

Death into Light: Gradual Moral Awakening

Tony Rossi | November 23, 2010

Conventional wisdom says that the Catholic Church believes sex is dirty. The truth is......

The Culture of Life and the Children of Men

Tony Rossi | November 10, 2010

The Children of Men should be required reading for anyone interested in how "culture of......

Nicholas Sparks: The Safe Haven of Commitment

Tony Rossi | October 27, 2010

Romance alone isn't enough to create a meaningful, lasting relationship....

Patricia Heaton: The Lens of Faith

Tony Rossi | October 15, 2010

The life of a Christian doesn't guarantee sunshine and lollipops....

"The Cure for Which Mankind Longs"

Tony Rossi | September 27, 2010

James Keller's original vision to take Christ into the marketplace reaches into the 21st......

God Has Been a Relentless Pursuer of My Heart

Tony Rossi | July 28, 2010

There are these wonderful, incredible appointed moments when I feel like I'm able to......

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