Often overlooked yet essential to church design and renewal, the Liturgical Interior Designer plays a vital role in shaping holistic worship environments that inspire. These professionals provide invaluable support to liturgical consultants, guiding choices in colors, finishes, furnishings, and sacred art.
Kathleen L. Maglicco leads the design team at our Custom Design Studio. With over thirty years of hands-on experience in liturgical interior design and parish education, Kathy is one of Rohn and Associates’ greatest assets. A proven expert in worship environments, she graduated with honors in interior design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and pursued further studies at the Catholic Theological Union’s Institute for Liturgical Consultants in Chicago. Her extensive global experience with finishes and sacred art—from major cathedrals to small parishes—adds exceptional depth to every project.
Kathy collaborates with artists, artisans, painters, and parish leaders to deliver project-specific samples that bring each vision to life. She develops color schemes and decorative treatments through murals, faux finishes, gold leaf, and architectural detailing. She ensures that every element—artwork, furnishings, and spatial layout—is liturgically appropriate and aligned with the parish’s traditions and leadership vision. One of the most intricate aspects of her role is mixing paints and glazes to revive hidden architectural beauty, often buried under years of grime. She's equally skilled in designing new interiors, blending deep expertise with contemporary materials to create awe-inspiring sacred spaces centered around the liturgy and sacred art.
The next time you step inside a church, take a closer look at the details—you may find a new appreciation for the quiet mastery of the Liturgical Interior Designer.
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