The Printery House has been in business in some capacity for more than 90 years, beginning with the publication of the periodical Altar and Home, then establishing as Conception Abbey Press before settling into The Printery House. Even longer than that, the monks of Conception Abbey arrived in Northwest Missouri in 1873 with the mission of daily prayer and responding to the needs of the Church through our daily work.
Today, we believe that the time has come for another movement—one where we honor this ministry’s roots. Beginning this summer, we will change the name of The Printery House to Altar + Home by Conception Abbey. Our mission will focus on sharing the monks’ Catholic faith and Benedictine spirituality that has led our work here for more than 150 years.
We are overjoyed to share this mission-focused work and our products with you in the coming months. Our greeting cards and gift items will continue as the foundation on which we will build to provide the resources you need to live out your faith journey with intentionality and beauty. This ministry of evangelization is a very special way for the monks and employees at Conception to connect with you.