Our Story
A Catholic Family Business Rooted in Faith & Prayer
We are a Catholic family-owned business who believe in prayer and the promoting of prayer. Opening this store is just one more step in our journey of faith.
How It All Began
I married my husband about 10 years ago. He was not Catholic at the time, but did agree to raise our children Catholic and to marry in our beautiful Church. During our wedding ceremony, we chose to bring flowers to the Blessed Mother — a Latin tradition — and laid them at the base of a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Grace in the Church.
Interestingly, by my husband's suggestion, we returned to the church the following day to give thanks to God for a wonderful wedding and reception. Of all places he could choose to kneel, he chose to do so right back in front of Our Lady's statue. We gave thanks to our Lord Jesus before her. Well, I think that must have been very pleasing to Him and His mother. The graces flowed...
One month later, he asked the Priest where he could find out more about the Church. He was directed to the R.C.I.A. Three months later, he became Catholic. One month after that, we both joined the Legion of Mary — his choice from the groups we looked at.
Our Vocation
Joining the Legion of Mary has led us to a very rich prayer life. We have learned the value of praying with our Blessed Mother, the Angels, and the wonderful Saints, to the Lord our God, Jesus Christ. I cannot begin to tell you all the blessings our marriage has received through this devotion.
One blessing I will mention is our beautiful daughter, who just happened to be born on the eve of our Blessed Mother's birthday — and the very day the Legion of Mary was formed. This seemed to solidify our conviction that the Legion of Mary is our vocation.
Why Unique Catholic Gifts
Unique Catholic Gifts was born from our love for prayer and our Holy Catholic Church. This store allows us to further the promotion of the Catholic faith, encourage our brothers and sisters in prayer, and lend us the flexibility to carry out our vocation.
Our shop is rooted in the belief that beautiful, meaningful Catholic gifts can deepen devotion, mark sacred milestones — Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and more — and bring the faithful closer to God. Every item we carry is chosen with care and reverence.
A Word from Our Hearts
We are so glad you have taken the time to visit us here at Unique Catholic Gifts. We hope you will find something that helps you and your loved ones in their journey of faith. Please feel free to share with us both your testimonies and your prayer requests.
In God's Love,
Gary and Cynthia
"She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her." — Proverbs 3:15