Kevin J. Parks

Kevin J. Parks joined the Catholic Review in 2016 as its visual journalist following a lengthy career at Mercy Medical Center, where he shot photography and video for internal communications, marketing and media relations for local and national media.

Kevin has been honored by the Maryland Delaware D.C. (MDDC) Press Association, The Catholic Press Association and the Associated Church Press for his work. One of his career highlights is documenting a medical mission in Peru, which received two national awards.

A Baltimore native, Kevin is graduate of Archbishop Curley High School and the University of Baltimore. He is a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales, Abingdon.

St. Ambrose parishioners reach out to Park Heights community

April 11, 2022
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News

Capuchin Franciscan Father Paul Zaborowski, pastor of St. Ambrose, led a team of parishioners through parish neighborhoods on the vigil of Palm Sunday, inviting residents to Easter Sunday liturgies by leaving hundreds of invitation cards and palm crosses in mailboxes and on doors and windshields.

Ukrainian cemetery monuments restored

March 8, 2022
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

A team of workers from Loeblein Memorials in Dundalk spent part of March 7 restoring 49 vandalized monuments at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery in Dundalk. The monuments were knocked over Feb. 23, the same week Russia invaded Ukraine.

Legacy of a ring: Program helps get school rings to Mercy students who can’t afford them

February 2, 2022
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The Mercy Legacy Ring program started in 2003 when a Class of 1964 ring was given to the school.

A dog’s purpose: Canines provide emotional, physical support

November 29, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, four-legged friends such as Carmen are on duty helping their human companions with emotional and physical assistance.

Emotion unmasked for commencements

July 7, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates more than 2,200 graduates from its 18 Catholic high schools, who were able to let down their guard – a bit – as COVID-19 restrictions eased.

Seafarers receive COVID vaccine while in Baltimore ports

June 17, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

Some 30 vaccinations in all were administered to the crews of the Panamanian-flagged sugar transport Century Bright, moored at Domino Sugar off Key Highway, and the Malta-flagged coal transport Nana Z, moored at the Curtis Bay coal pier.

After 75-year delay, WWII veteran receives Bronze Star

April 23, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News

Seventy-five years after Melvin Jonczak Sr. put his life in peril in World War II, he finally received recognition for that service.

St. Ignatius, Hickory, answers call as COVID vaccination clinic

April 8, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

Lynda Boegner, acting director of clinical services for the Harford County Health Department, a nurse practitioner and a St. Ignatius parishioner for more than 20 years, said officials expected to administer 780 Moderna vaccinations, many of which were second doses.

St. Frances Academy rolls at Spalding as BCL basketball returns

February 18, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Sports

A historic Baltimore Catholic League season belatedly began Feb. 17 with St. Frances Academy opening its quest for a fourth straight championship with a 96-78 victory at Archbishop Spalding High School.

Numbers, but not spirit, muted at Maryland March for Life

February 5, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life

The annual Maryland March for Life was held Feb. 4, with a socially-distanced gathering of several hundred on and around State Circle designed to get the attention of the General Assembly, but minus the traditional Mass at St. Mary’s Church and youth rally, because of COVID-19.

PROGRESS REPORT: Mother Mary Lange Catholic School continues to take shape

February 3, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized

The coronavirus pandemic has not deterred the construction of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first new Catholic school to be built in Baltimore City in almost 60 years.

2020: A year out of focus

January 7, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus

As we say a farewell and good riddance to 2020, I selected some images that made me smile or gave me energy these past months. Hopefully, they will do the same for you.