Est. 1990
For over 30 years, the St. Jude Liturgical Arts Studio has accomplished various creative renovations and restorations, as well as taken active roles in the construction of new places of worship in the Roman Catholic Church. With our qualified staff of artists, designers, fabricators and craftsmen, we have been privileged to work on a variety of projects, including work for the Vatican, as well as for prestigious clients, including Mother Teresa and her Missionaries of Charity and Mother Angelica of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).
We were also commissioned for various projects for a visit by the late Pope John Paul II to the United States. Some of these projects can be seen in our portfolio and video. On all of these projects, our clients have attested to our quality workmanship and the completion of their work in an expeditious fashion.
Experience has shown us that an important factor on all extensive projects is communication with all parties concerned. Therefore, we will make every effort to assure you, our client, and your various committees, that reports will be given to inform you of the coordination and progress of our designers, artists, and craftsmen as the work moves in the various stages. This is particularly important in making decisions involving approval and completion of the overall project.
Honored to Founder and President Louis DiCocco III, The Benemerenti Medal is a medal awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for service to the Catholic Church. Originally established as an award for soldiers in the Papal Army, it is now a civil decoration but may still be awarded to members of the Pontifical Swiss Guards.
A Family of Faith
The DiCocco Family’s Legacy of The DiCocco Family St. Jude Shop
From Left to Right (Top): Co Founder Norma DiCocco, Robert (Oldest Son), Founder Louis DiCocco II | From Left to Right (Bottom): Judy DiCocco, Louis DiCocco III (Youngest Son), Gregory DiCocco, Mark DiCocco 1964
On October 28th. 1965, Louis and Norma DiCocco opened the St. Jude Shop on the feast day of St. Jude. Selling religious goods in Havertown, Pennsylvania which continues six decades later, the DiCocco Family is proud to say that our original shop has grown to become the largest religious goods and church supply retailer in the United States. What distinguishes the DiCocco Family St. Jude Shop among other retailers in the industry is the faith and tradition that is paramount in each of our endeavors.
We are owned and operated by 3 generations of DiCocco family members, who strive to uphold a company mission of "Serving Christ in the World" through our ministry-first and business-second approach. It is our unique goal to help enable you -- our customers -- to enjoy a greater relationship with God and each other through the products that we sell in our stores, our catalogs, and online. Hence, our work spans from not only completing major restoration projects in churches and cathedrals, but also building personal chapels in everyone's heart.
Est. 1965
The DiCocco Family St Jude Shop storefront on Brookline Blvd. in Havertown, PA | 1968
“My husband, Lou, worked as a civil engineer, supporting me and our four wonderful sons: Robert, Mark, Gregory, and Louis.
One day I received the good news that I was expecting another child. Of course, after four boys it seemed impossible to me that I would have a daughter! Yet, we really hoped to have a healthy baby girl. I began to pray each day to St. Jude. Why? Because St. Jude is known as the “Saint of the Impossible.” My petition was that, if I had a girl, I would name her Judy in his honor.
Well, the “impossible” can come true through the power of prayer. My daughter Judy arrived – three weeks late - on October 28th. That day is, in fact, the feast day of St. Jude! Imagine the extraordinary emotions we felt.
More than a year later, my husband and I started planning our new business venture. In thinking of that first store, we decided to put everything in the hands of St. Jude, and our devotion to this special saint and our faith in God grew even stronger. We named our store in St. Jude's honor, and opened on his feast day at 21 Brookline Boulevard in Havertown, PA.”
-Norma DiCocco Co-Founder
Louis DiCocco II dedicated his life towards his family and his mission of “Building a Chapel in People’s Hearts.” Since his passing in 1994, The family continues to strive in preserving this mission statement daily with their practices running the family business as well with all those they meet. Louis inspired those lucky enough to have met him. He believed in the importance of strengthening and growing his family with acts of kindness and service through faith.