Events at the Basilica
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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!
Walking With Our Carmelite Saints
Explore the struggles, heroism, contributions to the Church, and legacy of some of the lesser known Carmelite Saints
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!
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”
“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.
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
Thanksgiving Holiday
Join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 28 at 9am
See the Thanksgiving holiday 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!
A Carmelite Advent
2024 Advent Retreat: A Carmelite Advent.
Saturday, December 7, 8am to 1pm
Click here to register!
Speakers: Fr. Gregory Ross, OCD, and TBA, OCD
Offer a Poinsettia!
Starting December 8, 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 seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!
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
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.
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.
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!
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Tuesday, January 7.
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 9am a 5pm horas en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
Anniversary of the Basilica's Dedication
On Feb. 2, 1999, the church was dedicated as a Basilica in a special ceremony.
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.
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 9am a 5pm horas 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!
Father’s Day Mass
Submit the names of fathers you wish to be remembered at the Father’s Day Mass!
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.
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.
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 Saints - First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration!
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!
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Tuesday, October 22.
The Friars are away! Please say a prayer for a fruitful retreat.
Family Fun Day
Join us for a day of family fun featuring a holiday market, food, music, and games for the kids, culminating with the drawing for the 2024 Raffle! Starting at 11am at 907 Kentucky Ave.
No Confessions
There will be no Confessions Tuesday, October 15.
Join us for Mass for the Feast of St. Teresa of Jesus at 6pm!
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.
Timeless Reflections - Musical Shower of Roses 2024
Timeless Reflections: San Antonio Mastersingers Musical Shower of Roses 2024
Join us for this concert as we partner with San Antonio Mastersingers to raise funds towards the repair of our Bell Tower System.
The Little Way to the Eucharist
During this lecture, we will explore how Therese’s attitude of childlike trust and confidence points to the way that all of us should approach the Eucharist, the Mystery of God’s Love.
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”
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass.
“When the Violin Sings” San Antonio Chamber Choir
When the Violin Sings: San Antonio Chamber Choir
Join us for this concert as we partner with San Antonio Chamber Choir to raise funds towards the repair of our Bell Tower System.
Basilica Clean-Up Day
Help the Security Council keep the Basilica grounds clean and safe for the community!
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
Enchilada Dinner
The Archconfraternity of the Brown Scapular invites you for a Enchilada Plate Sale!
Tickets: $10
September 15 at the Little Flower School Cafeteria, 905 Kentucky Ave. 78201
Fiesta Mexicana Purse Bingo
Fiesta Mexicana Purse Bingo in the Little Flower Hall!
Get your tickets here! Tickets $35; Tables $500
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”
FULL! UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Spaghetti Plate Sale
The Knights of Columbus invite you for a Spaghetti Plate Sale!
Tickets $12
August 24 at the Knights of Columbus House 939 Waverly Ave. 78201
Basilica Clean-Up Day
Help the Security Council keep the Basilica grounds clean and safe for the community!
Summer Dance
Join us for the Summer Sunset Dance!
Suggested Donation: $20. Doors 6:30pm. Music 7-11 by DJ Script, Raffle, door prizes, byob and byosnacks.
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!
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.”
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Reading the Scriptures with St. Thérèse
During this lecture, we will look at how St. Thérèse encountered God through the Scriptures, how she used the Scriptures in her writings and correspondence, and how today we can follow her example in living Scripture-filled lives.
Basilica Clean-Up Day
Help the Security Council keep the Basilica grounds clean and safe for the community!
Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) Information Session
If you feel called to Carmel and would like to attend this information session, click here for more information.