On Aug. 27 1998, the shrine was declared a Basilica by St. John Paul II. On Feb. 2, 1999, the church was dedicated as a Basilica in a special ceremony.

*Red-Letter Days are celebrated at major and minor Basilicas, one of which is our very own Little Flower Basilica. The faithful who devoutly attend Mass at Little Flower Basilica may obtain a plenary indulgence under the conditions that they also make sacramental confession, receive Eucharistic Communion during the Mass, and pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff (Pope Francis).

For February, Pope Francis’ intention is for the terminally ill: that those with a terminal illness and their families receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment.