September 2026 Parish Mission

Fr. James Blount, SOLT, is a Catholic priest ordained in 1999 and an internationally known preacher, retreat leader, and spiritual director.

Trained in deliverance ministry and exorcism through a Vatican-certified program, he previously served for nine years as a missionary and pastor in Belize. His ministry emphasizes devotion to the Holy Trinity, the Eucharist, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a focus on spiritual warfare, healing, conversion, and holiness. Fr. Blount travels throughout the United States and abroad leading missions and retreats that inspire deeper faith and trust in God's mercy.

Dr. Christine Mugridge, SOLT, is a lay missionary, theologian, author, and international speaker specializing in evangelization and healing ministry. She holds a PhD in Social Communications Science and Theology from the Pontifical Salesian University and spent nearly a decade as a Vatican-accredited journalist. A published author and former theology professor, she has served the Church for more than 35 years as a catechist, spiritual director, retreat leader, and pastoral consultant. Having ministered in over 20 countries, Dr. Mugridge brings a rich perspective on Marian spirituality, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the Church's mission of evangelization. She currently resides in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina.