Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
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!
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!
Study and reflect on St. Teresa of Jesus’ “The Way of Perfection”
Grupo de estudio para reflexionar sobre “El Camino de Perfección”
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
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.
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, focuses on the martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul.
May you have a wonderful Independence Day weekend! The Little Flower Administration Office will be closed July 4th, in observance of the holiday.
Celebrate Independence Day Mass at 10am, July 4
There will be no:
12pm Mass
Adoration
6pm Healing Mass
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.
Join us in celebrating the feast day of the parents of the Little Flower, Sts. Louis & Zélie Martin!
Presented in partnership with Alexander House.
Join us for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16 at 6pm, reception to follow.
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Art Collection. Starting at 1pm
Young adults (single, married, etc.) are invited to join the Discalced Carmelite family for Carmelite Young Adult Day at Little Flower Basilica!
Proclaimed a Basilica by the sainted Pope John Paul II in 1998.
Little Flower Administration Office will be closed Monday, September 1. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 2.
De 8am a 4pm horas en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
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!
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.
Little Flower Administration Office will be closed October 1. Regular hours resume Wednesday, October 2.
Celebrate St. Thérèse with us on October 1! The Solemn Mass of Roses at 6pm, followed by reception in the Little Flower Hall.
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the Basilica’s Art Collection. Starting at 1pm
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!
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.





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!