Traveling Relics of
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Basilica Open for Veneration of the St. Thérèse Relics
October 31 to November 4
at Little Flower Basilica
San Antonio, TX
Friday: Welcome Ceremony 5:45pm; Mass with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller (Limited) 6pm; Basilica Open for Veneration of the Relics 7pm to 10pm.
Saturday-Sunday: Basilica Open for Veneration 6am to 11pm.
Monday: Catholic Schools Morning (Limited) 8am to 11am; Basilica Open for Veneration 11am to 11pm.
Tuesday: Basilica Open for Veneration 5am to 8am.
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Things to Know
Plan your Parking!
Available Friday to Tuesday:
Parking & Shuttles:
Saturday & Sunday (9am to 8pm)
Monday (12pm to 9pm)
Plan your Pilgrimage!
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No Food or Drinks inside church
No Pictures in front of Relic
Keep Line moving slowly once inside
Lines outside will stop once church is full
Maintain Silence in the church
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To ensure a safe, prayerful, and orderly experience for all pilgrims, the Basilica will enforce a strict security policy during the Relic Visit.
Security Screening
All guests will pass through a security checkpoint.
Metal detectors and bag checks will be used.
Medically necessary items are also subject to inspection
Expect brief waits during peak visitation hours.
All visitors, clergy, and volunteers are subject to screening.
Prohibited Items
Weapons of any kind
Alcohol, drugs, or vaping devices
Coolers or folding chairs
Drones, signs on poles, or loud devices
Food and beverages (medical exceptions only)
Halloween Costumes
Pets
Smoking is not permitted on Little Flower Basilica Campus
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Reconciliation Available:
Saturday Nov. 1 & Monday Nov. 3
1pm to 5pm in the Little Flower School
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Main Store
(920 Kentucky Ave.)
Open 8am to 8pm
Cash & Card Sales
Satellite Location: Little Flower Hall
(907 Kentucky Ave.)
Saturday, November 1 - Open 12pm to 11pm
November 2 & 3 - Open 7am to 11pm
Card Sales ONLY
Satellite Location: Outdoor Shop
Open 7am to 5pm
Card Sales ONLY
Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners in making this event a success!
Friends of Little Flower:
Bexar County Commissioner Justin Rodriguez, Precinct 2
Mike Keefe
David Kauffman
Luis Zumaeta
Benevolent Friends & Donors
May our good Lord bless you for all your prayers and support!
Reliquary of Saint Thérèse said of the Centenary (began to travel in the year of the Centenary of Thérèse's death in 1997)
Centenary of the Canonization of Saint Thérèse
Little Flower Basilica Presents the
Centenary Reliquary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
October 31 - November 4
The Traveling Relics of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, return to San Antonio for the Centenary of her Canonization. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower announces the opportunity to venerate the reliquary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux which is traveling around the world from Lisieux, France, and arriving in San Antonio October 31, 2025.
San Antonio, TX: The Discalced Carmelite Friars of San Antonio are excited to welcome the Centenary Reliquary of St. Thérèse back to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower from October 31 to November 3, 2025. On October 31, 2025 the Reliquary will arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower (Little Flower Basilica) in San Antonio, TX. The Basilica will be open for exposition of Relics the from November 1-3. Further details, to be announced.
About the Centenary Reliquary: In November 1997, the centenary year of her death, the contents of the Brazilian Reliquary, containing the major part of the relics of St. Therese which until then had remained in Lisieux, were divided into two parts. One part, was left in that Brazilian Reliquary, to remain permanently in Lisieux, the other part was placed in the new one of identical design, made from tropical jacaranda hardwood from South America, to be known as the Centenary Reliquary.
Inserted into this, to hold the Relics, is a solid silver case, dipped in gold – all a present from the people of Brazil. This Centenary Reliquary, now travels the world. In 1999 the Reliquary visited San Antonio, and the then newly declared Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower in the West Side of San Antonio.
This page will be updated as new details are announced.
Last updated October 27, 2025.