The Grandmother of God. Pray with St. Anne.

Before there was Mary, there was St. Anne — the woman chosen by God to be the mother of the Mother of God. St. Anne and her husband Joachim were faithful, prayerful, and long-suffering, having waited years for a child before God blessed them with the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Anne is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition, venerated as the grandmother of Jesus Christ Himself.

This beautifully laminated Kilgarlin prayer card features St. Anne on the front and a powerful prayer on the back, finished with gold color accents. She is the patron saint of mothers, grandmothers, women in labor, and those seeking to conceive — and her intercession is powerful and tender. Carry this card, give it to a mother or grandmother you love, or pray it as a novena for a special intention.

Card Details

• Beautifully laminated with gold color accents
• Classic St. Anne image on the front
• Full prayer on the back
• Cardstock — 2.5" × 4.5" (standard prayer card size)
• Doubles as a bookmark for your Bible or devotional
• Available in Single, Pack of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100

The Prayer

Good St. Anne, you were especially favored by God to be the mother of the most holy Virgin Mary, the Mother of our Savior. By your power with your most pure daughter and with her divine Son, kindly obtain for us the grace and the favor we now seek. Please secure for us also forgiveness of our past sins, the strength to perform faithfully our daily duties and the help we need to persevere in the love of Jesus and Mary. Amen.

A Mission Behind Every Card

ShopCatholic was founded by Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and life coach. Every Christmas Eve, Shawn donates thousands of gifts to those in need through Holy Angels. She volunteers at addiction treatment centers, offering grounding boxes and group classes. Her children, Loyola University students, and local high school students help make gift bags for families in need — all funded from her own heart. When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you're participating in that mission of giving.

Perfect for Mothers, Grandmothers & St. Anne Parishes

This card is a beautiful gift for Mother's Day, Grandparents' Day, baby showers, and the Feast of St. Anne (July 26th). It's also a meaningful card for anyone struggling with infertility or pregnancy, as St. Anne is a powerful intercessor for those longing for a child. St. Anne parishes and schools across the country will find this card a natural fit for feast day celebrations and parish handouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was St. Anne?
St. Anne is the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the maternal grandmother of Jesus Christ. Though not mentioned by name in Scripture, her story comes from early Christian tradition and the Protoevangelium of James. She and her husband Joachim waited many years for a child before God blessed them with Mary. Her feast day is July 26th, celebrated jointly with St. Joachim.

What is St. Anne the patron saint of?
St. Anne is the patron saint of mothers, grandmothers, women in labor, those seeking to conceive, housewives, seamstresses, and Canada. She is also invoked for protection in storms and for help finding lost items.

Can I order in bulk for my parish or ministry?
Absolutely! Cards are available in packs up to 100 for standard orders. For custom print orders, the minimum is 1,000 cards with approximately a 5-day turnaround — and you can order any quantity above that. When Pope Francis made his 2016 Apostolic Journey to the US/Mexico border, he ordered 80,000 Kilgarlin prayer cards for distribution. Contact us to discuss your custom order.