Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Events
St. Thérèse Novena
Sep 22
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
Sep 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
Oct 1
Office Closed

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

Solemnity of St. Thérèse & Mass of Roses
Oct 1
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.

First Friday Devotions
Oct 3
First Friday Devotions

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

Carmelite Young Adults Group
Oct 4
Carmelite Young Adults Group

Are you a young adult seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!

Essays on Woman
Oct 8
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
Oct 9
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”

StVdP Turkey Fundraiser
Oct 12
StVdP Turkey Fundraiser

October 12 to November 16 St. Vincent de Paul is accepting Turkeys and HEB or Walmart gift cards for their annual Thanksgiving give-away! You can help feed a family in need in our community!

Solemnity of St. Teresa of Avila
Oct 15
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.

Celebra con nosotros el Año Jubilar de la Esperanza 2025
Oct 18
Celebra con nosotros el Año Jubilar de la Esperanza 2025

Les invitamos a celebrar con nosotros el Año Jubilar de la Esperanza 2025 en esta presentación en español con el p. Luis Gerardo Belmonte Luna, OCD. ¡Habra oportunidad para hacer su peregrinación y ganar la indulgencia plenaria!

Basilica Heritage Tour
Oct 18
Basilica Heritage Tour

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

Essays on Woman
Oct 22
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

Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Oct 25
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day

Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!

Essays on Woman
Oct 29
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
Oct 30
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
Oct 31
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
Nov 1
All Saints Day

Celebrate All Saints at Little Flower Basilica!

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

Carmelite Young Adults Group
Nov 1
Carmelite Young Adults Group

Are you a young adult 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
Nov 2
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
Nov 5
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
Nov 12
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
Nov 15
UNITAS - Marriage Preparation Retreat

9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.

Essays on Woman
Nov 19
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

Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day
Nov 22
Creation Care Team Clean-Up Day

Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!

Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 27
Thanksgiving Holiday

Join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 27 at 9am

See the Thanksgiving holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.

Carmelite Young Adults Group
Dec 6
Carmelite Young Adults Group

Are you a young adult seeking to grow in your spiritual life with the saints and spirituality of Carmel? If so, join other young adults at our monthly meeting!

Christmas at the Basilica
Dec 24
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
Jan 17
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
Feb 6
Anniversary of the Basilica's Dedication

On Feb. 2, 1999, the church was dedicated as a Basilica in a special ceremony.

Traveling Relics of

St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Basilica Open for Veneration of the St. Thérèse Relics

October 31 to November 4

at Little Flower Basilica

San Antonio, TX

Bring home this Hand-Painted Wood Portable Shrine which was made as a replica of the Altarpieces created for the Discalced Carmelite Friars and their “Little Flower” parishes.
David Kauffman at Little Flower Basilica Friday September 26 at 7pm Tickets $20 Click here to purchase tickets

Explore more Little Flower

Little Flower School

PreK3 - 8th Grade

For over 95 years, Little Flower School has assisted the Catholic Church in its mission of developing committed Catholics.

Students learn to recognize the love of God in our midst and are challenged to extend his love to those in need, following the example of Jesus and St. Thérèse.

Restoration & Preservation Project

With your loving support, donations, and prayers, the friars have adopted a master plan for the Basilica, monastery, and the entire campus. The adoption of this master plan is an important step towards the realization of the Basilica’s restoration and preservation.

Help us continue St. Thérèse’s mission at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower: making God’s merciful love known and loved to the four corners of the world.

Little Flower Catholic Store

Explore more of Carmel at the Little Flower Catholic Store with books on and by the Carmelite saints.

The Store also carries essentials to live your Catholic faith such as books, devotionals, candles, sacramentals, and more.

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