Events at the Basilica
Spirituality • Red-Letter Days • Arts and Culture • Community
First Friday Devotions
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
A Carmelite Advent
Register and join us for the Advent Retreat and the next session of the Little Flower Lecture Series!
¡Regístrese y acompáñenos en el retiro de adviento!
Offer a Poinsettia!
Starting December 7, offer your intentions with a live poinsettia to beautify the Basilica for Christmas! Poinsettia intentions will be remembered at the 8:30pm Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. Poinsettias accepted before or after all public Masses.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you a young adult seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
Tamale Fundraiser
Sunday, December 7
Tickets: $20 Suggested donation
Presale tickets only!
Available at the St. John of the Cross Center
Serenata a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with us, when St. Juan Diego opened his cloak before the bishop, spilling fresh roses on the ground and revealing the portrait of Our Lady.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join us for Mass to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, when St. Juan Diego opened his cloak before the bishop, spilling fresh roses on the ground and revealing the portrait of Our Lady.
Raffle Drawing & Community Celebration
Join us at the St. Thérèse Community Celebration, featuring food, music, and the 2025 Raffle Drawing!
Raffle tickets are still available! $10 - Grand Prize $10,000!
Get your tickets at the Administration Office or at Little Flower Catholic Store.
Musica Sacra: Lessons and Carols
Start Advent at Little Flower Basilica with Lessons and Carols presented by Musica Sacra San Antonio.
Entrance is Free, but donations are encouraged. December 14 @ 3pm
Solemnity of St. John of the Cross
Mass at 12pm and 6pm
One of the greatest Christian mystics and Spanish poets, doctor of the church, reformer of Spanish monasticism, and co-founder of the contemplative order of Discalced Carmelites.
Advent Penance Service
Prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas and come together with the community in the Rite of Penance. Tuesday, December 16 at 6pm.
La Gran Posada
La Gran Posada is a traditional Basilica Mexican Christmas celebration presented by Faith Formation at Little Flower Basilica. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open 6:30pm
Christmas Decorating
Join Fr. Gregory as we prepare the Basilica for the Christmas liturgy! All volunteers welcome!
Monday/Lunes December 22 & Tuesday/Martes December 23 | 4pm to 6pm
Christmas at the Basilica
Join us for the celebrations of the Nativity of the Lord!
See the Christmas holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Join us for Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God!
See the schedule for the Basilica Campus.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Holy Hour of Thanksgiving and Mercy in Honor of St. Thérèse
Join us on Thérèse's birthday, January 2, for this special Holy Hour!
Día de los Reyes
Families are invited to attend the 5:30p.m. Mass, and then a reception in the Parish Hall, where children will receive gifts, Rosca de Reyes (king's cake wreath), and hot chocolate.
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Tuesday, January 6.
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Saturday, January 10
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
Mission Sunday
Come meet representatives from the many ministries and committees at Little Flower Basilica. Perhaps there’s a ministry you feel called to join!
Free Throw Championship
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Little Flower School Gym
Anniversary of the Basilica's Dedication
On Feb. 2, 1999, the church was dedicated as a Basilica in a special ceremony.
Mardi Gras Potluck
The annual Mardi Gras Potluck is February 17!
7pm in the the Little Flower Hall.
Last names A-M bring a side | Last Names N-Z bring a dessert
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
Jesus told Peter, “I have prayed that your own faith may not fail; and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers” (Lk 22:32). Today, this feast reminds us of the significance of the ministry of St. Peter and the succession of popes who followed in his footsteps.
A Carmelite Lent
Register and join us for the Lent Retreat and the next session of the Little Flower Lecture Series!
¡Regístrese y acompáñenos en el retiro de cuaresma!
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
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.
UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
Mother's Day Mariachi Mass
Submit the names of mothers you wish to be remembered at the Mother’s Day Mariachi Mass!
Anniversary of the Installation of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo's installation took place at St. Peter's Square on May 18, 2025. In honor of Pope Leo’s installation, May 18 is one of our designated Red Letter Days.
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
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, focuses on the martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul.
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.
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Join us for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16 at 6pm, reception to follow.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass at 12pm and 6pm!
Anniversary of the Proclamation of Little Flower Parish as a Minor Basilica
Proclaimed a Basilica by the sainted Pope John Paul II in 1998.
UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
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!
Transit of St. Thérèse and Vigil Mass
The Transit is a special ceremony that narrates Thérèse’s last conversations before her death. The event is followed by the Vigil Mass for her Feast Day.
Solemnity of St. Thérèse & Mass of Roses
Celebrate St. Thérèse with us on October 1! The Solemn Mass of Roses at 6pm, followed by reception in the Little Flower Hall.
Solemnity of St. Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa of Jesus led the renewal of the Order of Carmel. Join us at the Basilica for Solemn Mass at 12pm or 6pm.
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!
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 27 at 9am
See the Thanksgiving holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Walking With Our Carmelite Saints
Explore the struggles, heroism, contributions to the Church, and legacy of some of the lesser known Carmelite Saints
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
Administration Office Closes Early
Little Flower Administration Office will close at 4pm on November 17.
Exposition of Carmelite Relics
A special exposition of the first-class relics housed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Relics of saints such as St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila), St. Therese of the Child Jesus, and St. John of the Cross. Be sure to pick up a Basilica Treasures pamphlet and learn about each of our relics!
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
First Friday Devotions
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass.
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
No Confessions
The Discalced Carmelite Friars regret to announce there will be no Confessions Tuesday, November 4.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you a young adult seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
Irregular Hours: Administration Office
Little Flower Administration Office operate under temporary hours for the Relics Visit Event
All Saints Day
Celebrate All Saints at Little Flower Basilica!
Basilica Open for Veneration of the St. Thérèse Relics October 31 to November 4.
Traveling Relics of St. Thérèse
Basilica Open for Veneration of the Relics October 31 to November 4. See the full schedule for the special opportunity to venerate the Relics of St. Thérèse in the Centenary Reliquary.
No 12pm Mass
The Discalced Carmelite Friars regret to announce there will be no 12pm Mass Friday, October 31.
Jésed Ministerio de Música
Join us for the music ministry of Jésed in honor of St. Thérèse!
October 30 at 7pm. Entrance by donation.
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Art Collection. Starting at 1pm
Celebra con nosotros el Año Jubilar de la Esperanza 2025
Les invitamos a celebrar con nosotros el Año Jubilar de la Esperanza 2025 en esta presentación en español con el p. Luis Gerardo Belmonte Luna, OCD. ¡Habra oportunidad para hacer su peregrinación y ganar la indulgencia plenaria!
StVdP Turkey Fundraiser
October 12 to November 16 St. Vincent de Paul is accepting Turkeys and HEB or Walmart gift cards for their annual Thanksgiving give-away! You can help feed a family in need in our community!
Legion of St. Thérèse
Study and reflect on St. Teresa of Jesus’ “The Way of Perfection”
Grupo de estudio para reflexionar sobre “El Camino de Perfección”
Essays on Woman
Women and men are invited to join a 10-week series of presentations on the book Essays on Woman by St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) with Abbey Murphy.
In-person and virtual options available
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you a young adult seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
First Friday Devotions
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass.
Catholic Store Irregular Hours
Little Flower Catholic Store will open at 12pm on Thursday, October 2. Regular hours will resume Friday, October 3.
Office Closed
Little Flower Administration Office will be closed October 1. Regular hours resume Wednesday, October 2.
Her Time: Between Darkness and Light
San Antonio Chamber Choir returns to Little Flower Basilica with Her Time: Between Darkness and Light - Female Composers of the 21st Century and Beyond.
Sunday, September 28 | 3pm
General Admission: $30
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Help the Creation Care Team keep the Basilica grounds clean and safe for the community!