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DeSales Catholic Bookstore (and More) has been serving the Springfield, Missouri area for more than 40 years. We offer a wide variety of books, music, movies, art, jewelry, and many more Catholic items to strengthen your faith and knowledge.

In 2017, DeSales added fair trade goods, including clothing, handbags, coffee, jewelry, and gifts. This site represents only a fraction of the unique items in our store, and we add new selections frequently. If you don’t find what you’re looking for online, please call us or stop in to speak to one of our helpful staff members.

210 E Sunshine St Springfield, MO
(Near Bass Pro Shops, east of Campbell Ave, in the same shopping center as McAlister’s Deli)
(417) 831-4630
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Open: 9:30am-5:30pm Tuesday – Friday Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Books

No matter where you are in your personal faith journey, DeSales has resources to help you learn about the richness of the Catholic faith, its history, and about the faith heroes who came before us like Mary and the saints. We have a wide variety of Catholic Bibles both New American and Revised Standard edition. We are happy to help you find the books that fit your needs. Some titles are featured online but hundreds more line the shelves so visit the store or call with your inquiries.

  • About the Catholic Faith

  • Bibles

  • Children’s

  • Mary & the Saints

  • Popes

  • Prayers / Devotionals

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Sacred Art


Creating a sacred space in a home helps draw our hearts to the Lord. A home’s decor not only says something about personal taste and style, it also testifies to what is most valued by those who live there. Icons, statues, and other religious decors, alongside family photos and keepsakes, are great reminders of faith. We stock a wide variety of sacred art including:

  • Crucifixes & Crosses

  • Statues

  • Wall Art

  • Icons

Jewelry

Our wide variety of jewelry covers all aspects of faith: First Communion necklaces, patron-saint pendants, crucifix necklaces Confirmation, and everything in-between. Commemorated special occasions with personalized jewelry and custom-engraved pieces. The selection is too large to place online, so visit the Springfield store to browse the entire selection.

  • Crucifixes & Crosses

  • Saint Medals

  • Bracelets

  • Necklaces

Gifts

Nearly anything in Desales makes a great gift. But there are some items that are specifically in stock for celebrating the sacraments with loved ones. Ask a staff member for unique gift ideas for any occasion.

  • Rosaries

  • Books

  • Prayer Cards

  • Greeting Cards

  • Sacrament Celebrations

Church Supplies

DeSales has been supplying regional churches with religious goods for decades. Priests, pastors, and church staff trust DeSales’ knowledgeable and dependable service to provide a wide assortment of products from permanent fixtures to items for everyday use.

  • Church Supplies

  • Communion Hosts

  • Incense

  • Candles

Clothing

Springfield Catholic School uniforms are in-stock year-round. These uniforms are up-to-date with local guidelines so you can trust you’re purchaing the right products. You will also find First Communion apparel, faith-themed t-shirts, fair-trade clothing, and more.

Fair Trade

DeSales is proud to offer Fair Trade Certified goods to the Springfield, MO area.

The products come from around the world and are different in that the people who make the product are paid a living wage for the product at the time it is purchased from them. The goal of Fair Trade is to allow artisans to be paid a fair wage for their day’s work.


  • Handmade & Unique

  • Clothing

  • Jewelry

  • Handbags

  • Coffee & Chocolate

  • Decor & Gifts

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