Catherine Doherty opened the Madonna House Gift Shop in 1964, moved by her love and concern for the poor.
The vision of our gift shop has been to serve the poor worldwide by becoming a conduit of love between those who donate items to be sold, with those who purchase the items, and those whom we know in the Missions.
Over the years, many missionaries have passed through the blue doors of Our Lady’s house, and our relationships with them have grown. We try to provide a small gift each year to help with their work from the proceeds of our sales. The funds raised in our shops go directly to missionaries; each purchase is a personal gift to help others.
The shop offers an eclectic collection of: