Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
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
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of some of the Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Starting at 1pm
Little Flower Basilica welcomes the Council Rock North High School Symphonic Choir! Join us for this free mini-concert after the 12pm Mass!
The San Antonio Youth Chorale presents “The Seven Last Words of Christ.” Join us for this free mini-concert!
6pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
After Mass: Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Basilica will be open for prayer and contemplation until 12am
12pm Via Matris:
The Via Matris - Way of the Mother - depicts the Seven Sorrows of Mary, and is a counterpoint to the Via Crucis.
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Study and reflect on “Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.”
Grupo de estudio para reflexionar sobre “Historia de un alma: Manuscritos autobiográficos de Santa Teresa de Lisieux.”
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
The Sacred Veil
The May concert for SACC centers around Eric Whitacre’s most recent major work, The Sacred Veil. We will begin with one of Josquin’s most significant works that he wrote for his beloved teacher, Jehan Ockeghem after his death. Whitacre’s extended masterpiece is followed by Pederson’s commissioned work offered as a sacred gift to our community to all who have lost loved ones.
Submit the names of mothers you wish to be remembered at the Mother’s Day Mariachi Mass!
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of some of the Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Starting at 1pm
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Submit the names of fathers you wish to be remembered at the Father’s Day Mass! June 16 at 12pm.
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, focuses on the martyrdom of St. Peter and Paul.
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of some of the Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Starting at 1pm
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.
The Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be celebrated July 16 with a reception to follow at a time TBA.
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Proclaimed a Basilica by the sainted Pope John Paul II in 1998.
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
Learn about the history of Little Flower Basilica and the lives of some of the Discalced Carmelite saints as depicted through the Stained Glass Collection of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Starting at 1pm
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!
Celebrate St. Thérèse with us on October 1! The Solemn Mass of Roses and reception time TBA.
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass.
Join us at the Basilica on the first Friday of the month for Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Mass!
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.