Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Upcoming Spirituality and Arts & Culture Events
First Friday
May 3
First Friday

Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!

San Antonio Chamber Choir
May 5
San Antonio Chamber Choir

Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil and other selected pieces.

May 5 @ 3pm | Doors open 2:30pm
General Admission: $30

Mother's Day Mariachi Mass
May 12
Mother's Day Mariachi Mass

Submit the names of mothers you wish to be remembered at the Mother’s Day Mariachi Mass!

Basilica Heritage Tour
May 25
Basilica Heritage Tour

Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of some of the Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Starting at 1pm

First Friday
Jun 7
First Friday

Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!

The Practice of the Presence of God in Carmelite Spirituality
Jun 15
The Practice of the Presence of God in Carmelite Spirituality

Carmelite Spirituality Workshop: The Practice of the Presence of God.

Father’s Day Mass
Jun 16
Father’s Day Mass

Submit the names of fathers you wish to be remembered at the Father’s Day Mass!

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Jun 29
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, focuses on the martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul.

Basilica Heritage Tour
Jul 6
Basilica Heritage Tour

Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of some of the Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Starting at 1pm

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena
Jul 7
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Novena

Submit your intentions and join us in this novena of prayers and Masses leading up to the Solemn Mass for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Daily Masses at 12pm, July 7 to 15.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16 at 6pm.

Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Jul 16
Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be celebrated July 16 with a reception to follow at a time TBA.

First Friday
Aug 2
First Friday

Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!

Anniversary of the Proclamation of Little Flower Parish as a Minor Basilica
Aug 27
Anniversary of the Proclamation of Little Flower Parish as a Minor Basilica

Proclaimed a Basilica by the sainted Pope John Paul II in 1998.

First Friday
Sep 6
First Friday

Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!

Basilica Heritage Tour
Sep 21
Basilica Heritage Tour

Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of some of the Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Starting at 1pm

St. Thérèse Novena
Sep 22
St. Thérèse Novena

Join us for the St. Thérèse Novena, pray with us daily at the 12 pm Mass, view the daily reflections, and submit your intentions online!

Solemnity of St. Thérèse & Mass of Roses
Oct 1
Solemnity of St. Thérèse & Mass of Roses

Celebrate St. Thérèse with us on October 1! The Solemn Mass of Roses and reception time TBA.

First Friday
Oct 4
First Friday

Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass.

First Friday
Nov 1
First Friday

Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!

All Souls Day and Novena
Nov 2
All Souls Day and Novena

Join the Basilica in commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, starting off a Novena in remembrance for the souls of those who have died. Click here to submit your intentions!

First Friday
Dec 6
First Friday

Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!

Novena & Solemnity of St. Joseph, Protector of the Carmelite Order and Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mar 10
Novena & Solemnity of St. Joseph, Protector of the Carmelite Order and Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Submit your intentions for the St. Joseph Novena (March 10-18) and then join us March 19 at 12pm for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and protector of the Carmelite Order

Explore more Little Flower

Little Flower School

PreK3 - 8th Grade

For over 95 years, Little Flower School has assisted the Catholic Church in its mission of developing committed Catholics.

Students learn to recognize the love of God in our midst and are challenged to extend his love to those in need, following the example of Jesus and St. Thérèse.

Restoration & Preservation Project

With your loving support, donations, and prayers, the friars have adopted a master plan for the Basilica, monastery, and the entire campus. The adoption of this master plan is an important step towards the realization of the Basilica’s restoration and preservation.

Help us continue St. Thérèse’s mission at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower: making God’s merciful love known and loved to the four corners of the world.

Little Flower Catholic Store

Explore more of Carmel at the Little Flower Catholic Store with books on and by the Carmelite saints.

The Store also carries essentials to live your Catholic faith such as books, devotionals, candles, sacramentals, and more.

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