Events at the Basilica
Spirituality • Red-Letter Days • Arts and Culture • Community
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Tuesday, January 7.
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
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”
UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 9am a 5pm horas en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Saturday, January 11
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
Free Throw Championship
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Little Flower School Gym
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
Anniversary of the Basilica's Dedication
On Feb. 2, 1999, the church was dedicated as a Basilica in a special ceremony.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
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”
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
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.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
Mardi Gras Potluck
The annual Mardi Gras Potluck is March 4!
7pm in the the Little Flower Hall.
Last names A-M bring a side | Last Names N-Z bring a dessert
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
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
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”
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
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”
Bake Sale
Join the Brown Scapular for a Palm Sunday Bake Sale!
After Sunday morning Masses in the Little Flower Cafeteria.
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
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!
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 9am a 5pm horas en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
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”
Mother's Day Mariachi Mass
Submit the names of mothers you wish to be remembered at the Mother’s Day Mariachi Mass!
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
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”
Father’s Day Mass
Submit the names of fathers you wish to be remembered at the Father’s Day Mass!
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
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
Join us for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16 at 6pm, reception to follow.
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
Carmelite Young Adult Day
Young adults (single, married, etc.) are invited to join the Discalced Carmelite family for Carmelite Young Adult Day at Little Flower Basilica!
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 9am a 5pm horas 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!
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.
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
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.
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel! Join the bilingual Discalced Carmelite family in San Antonio to learn more about the beauty of Carmel.
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!
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.
Christmas at the Basilica
Join us for the celebrations of the Nativity of the Lord!
See the Christmas holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Christmas Decorating
Help us decorate for Christmas!
Join Fr. Gregory as we prepare the Basilica for the Christmas liturgy! All volunteers welcome!
Saturday/Sábado December 21 | 9:30am to 11:30am
Monday/Lunes December 23 | 4pm to 6pm
La Gran Posada
La Gran Posada is a traditional Basilica Mexican Christmas celebration presented by the Hispanic Heritage Society of San Antonio. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open 6:30pm
Office Half Day
Little Flower Administration Office will close at 12pm on Wednesday, December 18. Regular hours will resume Thursday, December 19.
Advent Penance Service
As we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas we want to be ready to accept his love and be able to do whatever he asks of us. In order to do so, the Church encourages the parish community to come together in a formal liturgy called the Rite of Penance (Penance Service). Tuesday, December 17 at 6pm.
Solemnity of St. John of the Cross
Mass at 12pm
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.
Offer a Poinsettia!
Starting December 14, 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.
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.
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.
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 8 @ 3pm
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
A Carmelite Advent
Click here to register for free!
Speakers: Fr. Gregory Ross, OCD, and Fr. Luis Belmonte-Luna, OCD
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Thanksgiving Holiday
Join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 28 at 9am
See the Thanksgiving holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
“Voices of Beauty: Celebrating Opera and Classical Music”
“Voices of Beauty: Celebrating Opera and Classical Music”: OPERA San Antonio and Classical Music Institute
Join us for this concert as we partner with OPERA San Antonio and Classical Music Institute to raise funds towards the repair of our Bell Tower System.
Exposition of 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!
Walking With Our Carmelite Saints
Explore the struggles, heroism, contributions to the Church, and legacy of some of the lesser known Carmelite Saints
Carmelite Young Adults Group
Are you seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
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!
All Saints - First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration!
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!