The Catholic Pipe Company Celebrates Unique Creations in Thayer County

This article originally appeared on and was written for Thayer County Economic Development Alliance by Golden Shovel Agency.

At a young age, Caleb C. Mitchell discovered that his voice in this world came from creating with his hands. Founder and owner of Deed & Glory Custom Shop, Mitchell started with a focus on using new in-house innovations for prototyping and building custom duck decoys. While operating under Deed & Glory, it wasn’t long before he found a different avenue to expand his voice. The Catholic Pipe Company is an extension, and focus, of Deed & Glory Custom Shop.

The Catholic Pipe Company

Mitchell’s idea of custom pipes started as a hobby. He began making tobacco pipes purely out of curiosity and only for himself. He says, “The first few were pretty good. But, I began with the wrong materials. Before long, I was purchasing premium materials and making pipes for others.” Well, as the adage goes, the best advertisement is word of mouth, and soon, The Catholic Pipe Company was born with new tools, additional materials, and staying true to creating customizations.

“The focus has always been the same - when I fashioned those first few pipes, I built them how I wanted them and incorporated artwork I liked. When we make a pipe for a customer, it’s very important that we create something that they’ll love and appreciate. Because we build pipes in-house, we control every facet of construction. And we do not take that opportunity lightly - we bring the customer into every aspect. Ultimately, the theme, whether it be a prayer, saint, or bible verse, is personal to each pipe and customer.” - Caleb C. Mitchell.

Why Thayer County?

Born in Hebron, Nebraska, Mitchell was raised outside of the county. It was 30 years later when he and his family moved to Thayer County, where businesses grow and families thrive. Mitchell says, “The community here is second to none. Relationships aren’t business-oriented, they’re personal. There’s no better place to be for business, family, or personal sanity than Thayer County.”

Though The Catholic Pipe Company is based in Nebraska, Mitchell’s clientele is global. His company has created and shipped pipes to over 40 states and several countries including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Poland, Spain, Japan, China, Australia, and New Zealand. Yet, Mitchell’s redeeming reward is when Thayer County residents visit the customization shop. He says, “It’s a lot of fun for folks to see the different tools, machines, and software we have here in the shop.”

As The Catholic Pipe Company grows, Mitchell has no plans of leaving Thayer County. He says, “Whatever I need … I can make a phone call or just show up and get the same response, Hi, Caleb!” Because the community has supported Mitchell’s family and business through thick and thin since they relocated, he’s “teeing up focus” to back the community just the same. 

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