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.

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.”