Events at the Basilica
Spirituality • Red-Letter Days • Arts and Culture • Community

Office Closed
Little Flower Administration Office will be closed Monday, September 1. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 2.

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

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

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”

Group Wedding | Convalidations
Would you like to be married by the Church?
Little Flower offers all couples of our parish who have been registered for more than one year and are not yet married by the Church [only civilly or by justice of the peace] to have the opportunity to do so in a special ceremony.

UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.

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

St Thérèse’s Little Way
Join us for the next session of the Little Flower Lecture Series!
St. Thérèse’s Little Way with Fr. Jorge Maria de la Eucarisita, OCD

Enchilada Dinner
The Archconfraternity of the Brown Scapular invites you for a Enchilada Plate Sale!
Tickets: $10
September 21 at the Little Flower School Cafeteria, 905 Kentucky Ave. 78201

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!

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

David Kauffman in Concert
David Kauffman in Concert at Little Flower Basilica
Friday, September 26 at 7pm | Tickets: $20
Get your tickets here!

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

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.

Office Closed
Little Flower Administration Office will be closed October 1. Regular hours resume Wednesday, October 2.

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.

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

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”

Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Art Collection. Starting at 1pm

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

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

Jésed Ministerio de Música
Join us for the music ministry of Jésed in honor of St. Thérèse!
October 30 at 7pm. Entrance by donation.

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.

All Saints Day
Celebrate All Saints at Little Flower Basilica!
Basilica Open for Veneration of the St. Thérèse Relics October 31 to November 4.

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!
Basilica Open for Veneration of the St. Thérèse Relics October 31 to November 4.

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

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

UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.

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

Thanksgiving Holiday
Join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 27 at 9am
See the Thanksgiving holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.

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

Christmas at the Basilica
Join us for the celebrations of the Nativity of the Lord!
See the Christmas holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.

UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 8am a 4pm 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 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.

UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.

Foundations of Prayer: Fraternal Charity, Detachment & Humility
Click here to register for the next Carmelite Spirituality Workshop.

“A pesar de mi pequeñez puedo aspirar a la santidad”
Les invitamos a la segunda parte de esta serie de pláticas.
Presentado por el p. Luis Gerardo Belmonte Luna.

Anniversary of the Proclamation of Little Flower Parish as a Minor Basilica
Proclaimed a Basilica by the sainted Pope John Paul II in 1998.

Office Half-Days
Little Flower Administration Office will open at 1:30pm on August 26 & August 27.

Sold Out! Sweet Summer Purse Bingo
Purse Bingo in the Little Flower Hall!
Tickets for this event are sold out!

Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!

“A pesar de mi pequeñez puedo aspirar a la santidad”
Les invitamos a esta serie de pláticas de dos partes.
Presentado por el p. Luis Gerardo Belmonte Luna.

No Confessions
The Discalced Carmelite Friars regret to announce there will be no Confessions Saturday, August 16.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass at 12pm and 6pm!

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”

Carmelite Young Adult Day Texas
Young adults (single, married, etc.) are invited to join the Discalced Carmelite family for Carmelite Young Adult Day at Little Flower Basilica!

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

Gonzaba Foundation Senior Market Day
The Gonzaba Foundation invites seniors to a Senior Produce Market Day!

Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Art Collection. Starting at 1pm

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.

Act with Hope! Holy Hour
Join others from the Southwest answering Pope Leo XIV's call for peace and hope!
Presented by Pilgrim Center of Hope in partnership with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.

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.

Feast of Sts. Louis & Zélie
Join us in celebrating the feast day of the parents of the Little Flower, Sts. Louis & Zélie Martin!
Presented in partnership with Alexander House.

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”

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.


Independence Day Mass
Celebrate Independence Day Mass at 10am, July 4
There will be no:
12pm Mass
Adoration
6pm Healing Mass

Office Closed
May you have a wonderful Independence Day weekend! The Little Flower Administration Office will be closed July 4th, in observance of the holiday.


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.

Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!

Ministry & Organization General Meeting
Calling all Little Flower Volunteers! Join us at this general meeting and help us coordinate the upcoming visit of the Centenary Relic of St. Therese.

Bl. Francisco Palau y Quer, OCD: His Life & Mystical Relationship with the Church
Join us for the next session of the Little Flower Lecture Series! Bl. Francisco Palau y Quer: His Life & Mystical Relationship with the Church with Fr. Gregory Ross, OCD

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