I've been coming here with my dad ever since I was a little girl and I love this store! I came by just recently and bought matching rosaries for my sisters and I for Christmas! read more

Donnelly I - Rosaries - Religious Items Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I Donnelly is by far one of the Best Catholic/Christian store's. One of the best benefits to going there is that their inventory is so massive. You can always find what you need and on the rare occasion they don't have it they can almost always order it for us! I started going there as a little girl age 7 with my dad in 1961 at their prior location 64 yrs ago! Their staff is so eager to help us find what we need. So kind and pleasant. A real joy to doing business with them. And they are just a wealth of information and this has been true for the entire 64 years that I've been going there. read more

This is the largest Catholic shop I've ever been to, and the best part is that it is crammed full of every Catholic item you have ever heard of. Less like a cavernous, bright, sterile warehouse and more similar to your crazy grandma's attic, it is an experience - overwhelming and wonderful. A dream day would be $200 and 4 hours here alone to browse like a turtle. read more

Even though I love the Catholics, I am not Catholic. And even though I was raised Catholic and attended parochial school, I am now just your basic nondenominational evangelical Christian. Denominational preferences notwithstanding, I visited the I. Donnelly Company for some religious iconography. I thought those days were behind me, but life is funny sometimes. My daughter, who is an Avila University alum and also not Catholic, greatly admires St. Teresa of Avila and asked for a desktop statue of her. We have come full circle. I called first to ask if they had an appropriately sized St. Teresa statue before I drove out to 66th and Troost. The young woman I spoke to on the phone was incredibly helpful; she made it her mission to make sure I acquired tiny St. Teresa. Amazingly, they had 2 in different styles. I stopped in that afternoon and the statues were waiting for me behind the counter. I appreciated the eager service. I have to say, that store is packed to the gills with all things Catholic. I imagine the truly devout could browse for hours. I didn't have time to look at everything but you could put together awesome gift packs for communions, baptisms, confirmations, nuns... any Catholic function or person, really. But my favorite items were the sainted socks. That's right. Socks with saints on them. And they had tons. You are bound to find your patron saint on those racks. Anyway, peace be with you. read more

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Years ago, my best friend brought me a beautiful hematite rosary back from Notre Dame de Paris. It was beautiful and very cherished. Unfortunately, I lost it. I searched and searched and could not find an exact replica. I gave up my search. Last year I had to go buy a rosary for a deceased family member. I went to I. Donnelly and as I looked through the plethora of rosaries, there it was, my beautiful hematite rosary. Once again this proves that I. Donnelly is the complete Catholic supply depot. Still in their same location at 65th & Troost, Donnelly is the place to go for everything from St. Joseph Edition Bibles, children's materials, games, books, and toys. Rosaries of course and even saints suitable for burial (if you don't get this ritual, just ask me. I find it hilarious). The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful and if they do not have what you seek, they will try to get it. One of the big things I like is that they have a lot of high school and college kids working for them part time. That says a lot about their commitment to youth. I will always be a Donnelly patron, especially if I ever need to replace my beloved rosary... GOD FORBID! read more

I have given I.Donnelly one star due to an issue with their ethics. I. Donnelly is a Catholic company. Being a Catholic store speaks volumes to priests and churches especially. They know they can trust I.Donnelly. At least that is the assumption, but when it comes to communion hosts for those parishioners who are gluten intolerant it is another story. I was told twice this week by I.Donnelly that if a church or priest requests gluten free hosts that is what they sell them. I.Donnelly doesn't tell them that the hosts they just sold them are invalid and cannot be used in a Catholic Church. I.Donnelly doesn't say that they actually need the Low Gluten host. Even when I spoke with a manager I was told they will continue doing what they have been doing. No plans to make any changes or to educate staff. Understand that this is not just happening in the Kansas City St. Joseph Diocese, but also the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas per I.Donnelly management. Think of the bigger picture since they sell across the United States! How many people across our great country are not receiving our Lord because when churches requested the gluten free hosts they thought they were getting the valid hosts. Yes, there is responsibility with the priest and churches, but mostly it lies with I.Donnelly. If you read this please get educated on hosts for those who have Celiac disease or gluten intolerant: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/celiac-disease-and-alcohol-intolerance.cfm I am thankful that Blessings in St. Joseph and Trinity House in Overland Park are educated and make sure Catholic Churches get the Low Gluten hosts. read more

I'd need forgiveness if I wrote anything less than a 5 star review for this place. If you need ANYTHING Catholic related, this is the place to go. I've visited others, and the selection here is incomparable. Rosaries, statues, crucifixes, saint medals, Nativity sets, books on and about everything Catholic to help you grow in your faith. Jewelry, children's books and gifts, not to mention parish supplies. I could browse here for hours (it was just 1 1/2 actually). I found a perfect gift for my mom for her birthday; they also have greeting cards (religious, of course) that are awesome. I generally run out of money to spend before I run out of things I want to have to enhance and learn my life. I found some great books, inexpensive, for Lenten reflections. Trinity House is also a great store, and both are awesome with their own personalities. The people here are helpful and awesome, too! They don't hover, but if you need something, they are nearby. (PS: It's at 66th and Troost.) read more

This is THE store for Catholic-related items. I generally shop here at least once a year for certain family members and friends who like items I can purchase here rather than taking a risk from ordering on line. The staff is polite but sometimes a bit TOO serious. I arrived here with about 3 minutes to spare. "Do you know what you want?" the woman asked me as I rushed up to the door. "Yes! Yes! I promise I'll be in and out!" I was a bit annoyed by that exchange. But, I'll get over it. I was able to get the book I needed for a family member for Christmas. Once inside, they will help you right away. read more

Beautiful store. It is literally filled with every Catholic item you could think of. However, the staff have kept me away at times. They are not welcoming and honestly could be flat out mean. I recommend thickening your skin, offering a prayer for them later and take a step into the store; you won't regret it. read more

This place is so cluttered I can barely walk through it. The aisles are very narrow so if another person comes through you have to almost lean into the book shelf to get out of their way. One section of the store is just a plain mess. They are not an exclusively Catholic store. Protestant items are on the shelves. Bleh. read more