September 2026 Parish Mission

Fr. James Blount is a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). He was ordained in 1999 and served as pastor for nine years at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Belize where he also oversaw several missions, was Spiritual Director of the Charismatic movement for the country and was instrumental in spearheading a Catholic radio station – Guadalupe Radio. Fr. Blount speaks of living a life in relationship with each of the Persons of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. His teachings depict his deep love for the Eucharist and his intimate relationship, love, and devotion to Jesus and Mary.  
Fr. Blount is deeply involved with the Flame of Love movement (flameoflove.us) and promotes the Divine Will devotion, both of which have received imprimaturs and approval of the Holy Catholic Church. His talks heighten awareness of the intense spiritual battle between good and evil in our world and the necessity of striving toward holiness in our life. 
 
Father Blount considers it a privilege to preach and proclaim the saving news of the Gospel whenever and wherever he can. In particular, he emphasizes the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the power of Eucharistic adoration and the importance of the intercession of the universal patron of the Catholic Church,  good St. Joseph. 

Dr. Mugridge specializes in the pastoral fields of Evangelization and Healing Prayer Ministry for over 35 years, traveling in mission to over 20 countries. Christine is a lay member of The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). Having worked with the Founder, Fr. James Flanagan in the development of a faith formation program for the New Evangelization, “America Says Yes”, the key principles of which are founded upon the Magisterial teaching of St. John Paul II - Christine frequently works in the internationally with SOLT priests Fr. James Blount SOLT and Fr. Scott Brossart SOLT. 

Dr. Mugridge holds a PhD in the interdisciplinary fields of Theology and Social Communications Science and (Pontifical Salesian University, Rome, Summa Cum Laude), and a Licentiate in Public Relations for Religious Institutions (Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Summa Cum Laude). As a broadcast journalist and content developer Christine co-hosted her own radio programs on EWTN with Mark Brumley, executive Editor of Ignatius Press and as executive produced and host of the first weekly broadcast live-streamed from Rome heard on Relevant Radio Network with a listening audience of nearly 250 million. 

She as a broadcast journalist. held a Vatican Press Corp permanent member status for nearly 10 years, while working as a Vatican Analyst interviewing the Vatican Curia, international Heads of State, and members of the Vatican Diplomatic Corps representing over 186 countries. Her work has been featured on multiple news agencies and other media including CBS where she appeared on network television hosting a weekly live program. Her work has aired also on ABC, EWTN TV & Radio, Vatican affiliate TELEPACE, Rome Reports News agency, Vatican TV-Radio and Relevant Radio. Christine is a published author with contributions to and books in print from: the Vatican Libreria Editrice “LEV”, Dr. Scott Hahn’s St. Paul Institute Emmaus Road Publishing, Ascension Press, St. Anthony Messenger Press, and Hermitage Press among others. 

While living in Rome Christine sang in the Vatican Choir for the Pontifical events of three Papal Households: St. Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Christine sang for the Canonization masses of over 35 saints, including acapella quartet for the Mass of Canonization of St. Pope John Paul II and St. Mother of Calcutta. 

As a Professor of Theology Dr. Mugridge has likewise served as a: Pastoral Consultant to Archbishops and National Bishops’ Conferences; a Master Catechist/Archdiocesan Catechetical Mentor; Conference Speaker; Spiritual Director, Retreat Host and Pilgrimage Leader. With special attention to understanding the importance of the Modern Marian Apparitions, Christine brings an in-depth perspective of the “Signs of the Times” and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. She continues to serve in various ecclesial capacities with obedience to the local Bishop as a lay missionary. Formerly a full-time staff member of Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute and Lecturer for the FUS Departments of Theology and Catechetics, and the EWTN Summer Academy in Rome; Christine presently resides in Medjugorje, B-H where she is growing in her faith within Our Blessed Mother’s School of Love.