Business Details
43 Years
experience
Catholic Books & Gifts in Dallas, TX
Ave Maria Catholic Books Gifts has served the Dallas-area Catholic community for nearly 40 years, offering traditional Catholic books and gifts of fine quality. Established in November 1983, our retail shop provides materials to deepen faith and support spiritual growth. We maintain a wide selection of items in-store and through our evolving online catalog, including baby gifts, clergy apparel, crucifixes, statues, rosaries, and Bibles.Our team, rooted in the St. Pius X and St. Michael the Archangel parishes, prioritizes quality craftsmanship and customer service. While updating our website for improved functionality, we continue fulfilling orders via phone and email. We appreciate customer patience as we work to enhance our digital presence while maintaining our commitment to faith-based service.
Services
Baby Gifts
Clergy Apparel
Crucifixes
Statues
Rosaries
Bibles
Medals
Sacramental Items
Online Catalog
In-Store Shopping
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience serving Dallas Catholic communities
- We maintain a wide selection of sacramental items in stock
- Our products feature handcrafted quality from trusted suppliers
- We provide personalized order assistance via phone and email
- Our team understands local parish needs through long-term involvement
Services
Baby Gifts
We offer a curated selection of Catholic baby gifts including sterling silver medals, engraved crosses, and baptismal keepsakes. Our collection features 14KT gold-plated items, crib crosses, and guardian angel medallions designed for special occasions. Each piece combines traditional craftsmanship with meaningful religious symbolism for newborns and young children.
Clergy Apparel
Our clergy clothing collection includes long and short sleeve shirts in cotton and cotton/polyester blends. Available in multiple sizes with tailored European craftsmanship, these garments feature durable construction and traditional designs. We offer both black and two-tone options to meet liturgical requirements for priests and deacons.
Crucifixes
We carry various crucifix styles including walnut, cherry, and metal designs with silver or gold corpus. Options range from 10-inch tabletop models to larger decorative panels. Our collection includes traditional Catholic iconography like the Sacred Heart, St. Benedict, and papal crucifixes with gift-box packaging.
Rosaries
Our rosary selection features 3mm to 6mm beads in materials like Swarovski crystal, mother-of-pearl, and glass. Available in multiple colors and configurations, these prayer tools include sterling silver options, scapular medallions, and special occasion sets with lifetime warranty construction.
Religious Statues
We offer hand-painted resin statues of biblical figures and saints, including Holy Family sets, Divine Mercy, and Pieta figures. These 10-inch devotional pieces feature detailed craftsmanship with antique finishes. While available for in-store purchase, our collection emphasizes quality and traditional Catholic iconography.
Questions
What types of Catholic books do you carry?
We offer Bibles including Douay Rheims, Jerusalem, and NABRE editions, along with children's storybooks, devotional guides, and religious education materials.
Can I order items online?
Yes, our website serves as an order guide for phone or email purchases. Some items require in-store pickup while we update our e-commerce platform.
Do you sell statues online?
We currently offer statues for in-store purchase only due to variations in hand-painted finishes that require personal selection.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept phone and email orders with payment arrangements made through our Dallas retail location.
Are your items guaranteed?
Many products carry lifetime warranties from manufacturers like McVan Inc., with quality craftsmanship on all sacramental items.
