Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
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!
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.
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
A special exposition of the first-class relics housed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Relics of saints such as St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila), St. Therese of the Child Jesus, and St. John of the Cross. Be sure to pick up a Basilica Treasures pamphlet and learn about each of our relics!
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
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
Join the Creation Care Team in keeping the Basilica grounds beautiful and safe for the community!
Explore the struggles, heroism, contributions to the Church, and legacy of some of the lesser known Carmelite Saints
Join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving! Thursday, November 27 at 9am
See the Thanksgiving holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Starting December 14, offer your intentions with a live poinsettia to beautify the Basilica for Christmas! Poinsettia intentions will be remembered at the 8:30pm Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. Poinsettias accepted before or after all public Masses.
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!
Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with us, when St. Juan Diego opened his cloak before the bishop, spilling fresh roses on the ground and revealing the portrait of Our Lady.
Join us for Mass to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, when St. Juan Diego opened his cloak before the bishop, spilling fresh roses on the ground and revealing the portrait of Our Lady.
Start Advent at Little Flower Basilica with Lessons and Carols presented by Musica Sacra San Antonio.
Entrance is Free, but donations are encouraged. December 14 @ 3pm
Mass at 12pm and 6pm
One of the greatest Christian mystics and Spanish poets, doctor of the church, reformer of Spanish monasticism, and co-founder of the contemplative order of Discalced Carmelites.
As we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas we want to be ready to accept his love and be able to do whatever he asks of us. In order to do so, the Church encourages the parish community to come together in a formal liturgy called the Rite of Penance (Penance Service). Tuesday, December 17 at 6pm.
La Gran Posada is a traditional Basilica Mexican Christmas celebration presented by Faith Formation at Little Flower Basilica. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open 6:30pm
Help us decorate for Christmas!
Join Fr. Gregory as we prepare the Basilica for the Christmas liturgy! All volunteers welcome!
Monday/Lunes December 22 & Tuesday/Martes December 23 | 4pm to 6pm
Join us for the celebrations of the Nativity of the Lord!
See the Christmas holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
Join us for Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God!
See the schedule for the Basilica Campus.
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
On Feb. 2, 1999, the church was dedicated as a Basilica in a special ceremony.
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.
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
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.
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
Submit the names of mothers you wish to be remembered at the Mother’s Day Mariachi Mass!
Explore more Little Flower
Little Flower School
PreK - 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.