Kathleen L. Maglicco
Liturgical Interior Designer
 

Kathleen L. Maglicco is a Catholic liturgical interior designer specializing in Catholic church interior design, sacred art, and liturgical furnishings. With more than thirty years of experience, she creates cohesive, worship-centered interiors that support the celebration of the Mass while reflecting the beauty, dignity, and tradition of Catholic worship.

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Kathleen graduated with honors in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and completed advanced liturgical studies at the Catholic Theological Union’s Institute for Liturgical Consultants in Chicago. Drawing on extensive international experience in church renovation, sanctuary design, and liturgical design, she leads projects from finish selection and design development through fabrication and final installation.

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Working closely with pastors, parish leaders, architects, artists, and craftsmen, Kathleen ensures that every project results in a durable, liturgically correct, and visually unified Catholic church interior, integrating sacred art, architectural finishes, and custom liturgical furnishings to create spaces that foster prayer, devotion, and reverent worship.

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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.