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Tag: Movies

April 13, 2021 Uncategorized

72nd Annual Christopher Award-winning Books, Films, and TV Programs Celebrate Courage, Faith, and Hope

NEW YORK, April 13, 2021 — From the heroism of frontline workers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to

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August 25, 2020 Uncategorized

The 2020 Christopher Award Winners in Books, TV, and Film Celebrate Courage, Grace, and Mercy

NEW YORK, August 25, 2020 — Mister Rogers’ life-changing influence on a cynical journalist in the film A Beautiful Day

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November 5, 2019 Uncategorized

Actress Bonnie Hunt on Powerful Storytelling, Facing Life’s Challenges, and Divine Intervention

“It’s the character that’s the strongest that God gives the most challenges to.” Bonnie Hunt’s father, Bob, shared that belief

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April 9, 2019 Uncategorized

The 2019 Christopher Award winners in TV, Film, and Books are…

NEW YORK, April 9, 2019 — Mark Wahlberg’s pro-foster parenting comedy Instant Family, Season Two of Returning the Favor, Mike

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February 12, 2019 Uncategorized

“Forrest Gump,” 9/11, and Family Troubles Led Gary Sinise to Life of Service and Faith

“A thief and a liar and a near-failing student.” That’s how Gary Sinise describes himself at age 14 in his

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About Tony Rossi

After graduating from St. John’s University in New York with degrees in Communications and English, Tony Rossi (the guy on the left) 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 organization’s Director of Communications. The job entails hosting and producing the radio show/podcast “Christopher Closeup,” writing and editing the syndicated “Light One Candle” column, producing and scriptwriting the annual Christopher Awards ceremony, and more.

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