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.

World War II, Korea and Vietnam War veterans get hero’s welcome at Baltimore airport

November 2, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video

Well-wishers, volunteers and active military personnel cheered, waved flags and held thank-you signs. Many in a crowd that numbered hundreds deep reached out to shake the hands of beaming military veterans as they came off the airplane from Ohio.

Beloved youth minister remembered at O’Dwyer Retreat House

October 25, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry

As Beth Rausch joined other music ministers in singing “Welcome Home,” friends and family gathered Oct. 20 at the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks to honor Rausch’s father, Mark Pacione, in a special way.

Viral video of Cardinal Shehan School choir surpasses 20 million views

October 13, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Video

Students from this Catholic School in Baltimore became an international sensation with their performance of “Rise Up.”

Rosary Congress opens with Mass at Baltimore Basilica

October 9, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Western Vicariate

The Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Congress, a week-long devotion of prayer with the rosary, concludes Oct. 13. Seven parishes participate.

Spalding girls’ soccer picks up where it left off

September 13, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Sports

The girls’ soccer team from Archbishop Spalding High School began its Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference schedule in the same fashion it ended 2016, with a hard-fought victory over rival Notre Dame Preparatory.

Archbishop Lori helps usher in new school year in Fullerton

September 5, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The nationally recognized Blue Ribbon school’s enrollment jumped 17 percent from last school year, according to Pipkin.

Unlikely trinity straightens a crooked line

August 31, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary, Schools

Every so often I am asked how I started in photography. The short answer is an unlikely trinity: Dad, “Uncle Walt” and Father Marcel – in that order.

Catonsville monument to lives lost to abortion finds new home

August 24, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Respect Life

As the sun faded behind the home of Knights of Columbus Patapsco Council 1960 on Frederick Road in Catonsville Aug. 23,
pro-life supporters dedicated a memorial to remember lives lost by abortion.

In Ellicott City, raging waters remembered one year later

July 31, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parishes, Western Vicariate

A dozen faith communities in Howard County came together at St. Paul Church in Ellicott City July 30 to remember the devastation that ravaged this quaint historic town last summer.

‘How is your relationship with God?’

July 27, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Kevin Parks, the Catholic Review’s visual journalist, shares how his harrowing battle with a brain tumor helped put faith and prayer even more in focus.

Camp GLOW participants share ‘love of Christ’

July 20, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, Ministry, News, Video

“It’s an opportunity for people with disabilities to be with each other for a week,” Deacon Fleming said. “It’s a respite for families and caregivers.”