Events at the Basilica
Spirituality • Red-Letter Days • Arts and Culture • Community
StVdP Summer Staple Food Drive
May 1 to June 22 St. Vincent de Paul is collecting staple food items for families in need during the Summer months. 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”
Father’s Day Mass
Submit the names of fathers you wish to be remembered at the Father’s Day Mass!
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
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.
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
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.
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.
Independence Day Mass
Celebrate Independence Day Mass at 10am, July 4
There will be no:
12pm Mass
Adoration
6pm Healing 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.
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.
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.
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.
Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Art Collection. Starting at 1pm
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!
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.
Office Closed
Little Flower Administration Office will be closed Monday, September 1. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 2.
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 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!
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.
Basilica Heritage Tour
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Art Collection. Starting at 1pm
Traveling Relics of St. Thérèse
See the full schedule for the special opportunity to venerate the Relics of St. Thérèse in the Centenary Reliquary.
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.
Christmas at the Basilica
Join us for the celebrations of the Nativity of the Lord!
See the Christmas holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Basilica Closed
Little Flower Basilica Closed June 2 to 6.
We will be closed as we refinish our floors. We look forward to welcoming you back once this project is completed!
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
Office Closed
Little Flower Administration Office will be closed Monday, May 26. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27.
Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation
Join the Laudato Si’ Movement on this pilgrimage for hope for the renewal of the created world! Confirm your attendance here.
Start: Little Flower Basilica @ 9am
End: San Fernando Cathedral
Mary: Mother and Queen of Carmel
Click here to register for the next Carmelite Spirituality Workshop.
Centennial Celebration of St. Thérèse
Join us for the 100th Anniversary of St. Thérèse's canonization!
5:30pm Mass, followed by reception.
Mother's Day Dance
Saturday May 10 | Dance starts at 7pm. Music by DJ Peche.
Tickets: $20 Suggested donation. Purchase your tickets here!
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”
Fiesta Flambeau Parade
Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade is May 3 at 7pm! Get your parade tickets here!
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!
UNITAS - Retiro de Preparación Matrimonial
De 8am a 4pm horas en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
Battle of Flowers Parade
Battle of Flowers Day Parade is May 2 at 10am! Get your parade tickets here!
Catholic Store Closed
Little Flower Catholic Store will be closed Friday, May 2. Regular hours will resume Saturday, May 3.
First Friday
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Adoration: 9am - 12pm
Healing Mass: 12pm
Chile Relleno Plate Sale
Sunday, April 27 | 11am-2pm
Tickets: $15 Suggested donation. Purchase your tickets here!
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!
Holy Hour & Rosary for the Repose of Pope Francis
Join us as we pray for the repose of the Holy Father.
6pm, April 22. Holy Hour and Bilingual Rosary.
Enséñanos a orar
Diez enseñanzas sobre la oración para vivir el Jubileo presentado por el p. Luis Gerardo Belmonte Luna.
Haga clic para registrarse
Easter Triduum
Join us for the celebrations of the Resurrection of the Lord!
See the Easter holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Catholic Store Triduum Hours
See the Store Hours for the Easter Triduum!
Holy Thursday (4/17) - Regular Hours
Good Friday (4/18) - Closed
Holy Saturday (4/19) - Regular Hours
Easter Sunday (4/20) - Closed
Enséñanos a orar
Diez enseñanzas sobre la oración para vivir el Jubileo presentado por el p. Luis Gerardo Belmonte Luna.
Haga clic para registrarse
Bake Sale
Join the Brown Scapular for a Palm Sunday Bake Sale!
After Sunday morning Masses.
J.S. Bach’s “Easter Oratorio”
“J.S. Bach: Easter Oratorio”: San Antonio Philharmonic ft. SA Chamber Choir & Children's Chorus of SA
The first concert in the Bach: Reverberations & Reflections series.
General Admission $40. Get your tickets here.
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”
Enséñanos a orar
Diez enseñanzas sobre la oración para vivir el Jubileo presentado por el p. Luis Gerardo Belmonte Luna.
Haga clic para registrarse