Aug 3, 2013
Faithful Find Their Favorite Saints at St. Anthony Gift ShopBy Bill CoatesTriValleyCentral.com

Casa Grande, AZ – The saints be with you. And they will be if you happen by the gift shop at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

It’s a small but well-stocked place in the church office off East Second Street. There are statues and pictures of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and any number of saints.

Ed Contreras gave me a guided tour. Contreras is the church’s business manager. He grew up in Casa Grande and is a longtime member of the church.

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