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!
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.
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.
Prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas and come together with the community in the Rite of Penance. Tuesday, December 16 at 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.
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.
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.
Submit the names of mothers you wish to be remembered at the Mother’s Day Mariachi Mass!
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.
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, focuses on the martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul.
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 for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16 at 6pm, reception to follow.
Proclaimed a Basilica by the sainted Pope John Paul II in 1998.
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.
Celebrate St. Thérèse with us on October 1! The Solemn Mass of Roses at 6pm, followed by reception in the Little Flower Hall.
St. Teresa of Jesus led the renewal of the Order of Carmel. Join us at the Basilica for Solemn Mass at 12pm or 6pm.
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!
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
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
Join us for the celebrations of the Nativity of the Lord!
See the Christmas holiday schedule for the Basilica Campus.
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!
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!
Sunday, December 7
Tickets: $20 Suggested donation
Presale tickets only!
Available at the St. John of the Cross Center
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
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.
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
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!
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
De 8am a 4pm en el Little Flower Hall
Este retiro es en español.
9am to 5pm in the Little Flower Hall
This retreat is in English.
