Kathleen L. Maglicco
Liturgical Interior Designer
 

With over thirty years of experience, Kathleen L. Maglicco is a liturgical interior designer who creates cohesive, worship-focused interiors for Catholic churches through finishes, furnishings, and sacred art. She graduated with honors in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and completed liturgical studies at the Catholic Theological Union’s Institute for Liturgical Consultants in Chicago. Drawing on extensive global experience, she leads projects from finish samples to final installation, collaborating with parish leaders, artists, and contractors to deliver durable, liturgically appropriate, and visually unified church interiors.

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Areas of Expertise

• Interior Finishes & Decorative Treatments: color palettes, faux finishes, glazes, gold leaf, stenciling, decorative painting, and flooring.

• Sacred Art & Iconography: murals, mosaics, stained glass, icons, crucifixes, statues, and Stations of the Cross.

• Liturgical Furnishings: altars, baptismal fonts, ambos, presider seating, tabernacles, processional elements, liturgical textiles, and custom devotional furnishings.

• Restoration & Conservation: conservation-minded cleaning, finish replication, and protecting architectural details.

• Lighting & Material Selection: specifying fixtures & durable finishes to enhance worship.

• Project Coordination & Installation Oversight: managing artisans, contractors, phased installations, and quality control.

• Parish Education & Fundraising Support: visual presentations, renderings, and workshops to guide parish decisions and capital campaigns.

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How Kathy Works

• Consultation to understand liturgical goals and priorities.

• Produces finish samples and design concepts for parish review.

• Directs sacred art and furnishings with material specifications.

• Coordinates artisans and contractors for installation.

• Oversees final installation and long-term maintenance guidance.

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Transforming Catholic Church Interiors

From concept to completion, Kathy ensures that every element—from finishes and furnishings to lighting fixtures and sacred art—creates a cohesive, prayerful environment that supports the liturgy and reflects the identity of each parish.

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Contact Kathy for a consultation and discover how expert liturgical interior design can transform your parish’s worship space.