Welcome!
The National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese and its sacred spaces await your visit. Join us for daily Mass, plan your pilgrimage, or submit your petitions for remembrance in prayer.
2019 St. Therese Feast Day Celebration
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Join us as we celebrate the Feast of St. Therese with Mass, Blessing of the Roses.
11:30 — AM Feast Day Mass
12: 15 PM — Boxed Lunch Available for purchase
1:30 PM — Talk on St. Therese
7:00 PM — Feast Day Mass
Daily Mass
Join us each weekday for Mass, celebrated at the National Shrine of St. Therese.
Mass takes place Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM. There is no Mass on weekends.
Visit our YouTube channel to view our archive of recorded daily Masses. Please note that due to technical reasons, not all Masses may be available.
We Count On You!
Your support and prayers are what make this beautiful Shrine and Museum possible.
Pray With Us
“I may own all the graces I’ve received to the prayers of a person who begged them from God for me, and whom I shall know only in heaven.” — St. Therese
Make A Donation
The national Shrine and Museum depend on your support to stay open. Your monthly or one-time donation helps us serve the faithful.
Plan A Visit
We are a community of faith! Plan a pilgrimage to the National Shrine or join us in prayer each weekday for Mass at 11:30 AM. If you are unable to visit in person, be sure to join along in our Mass broadcast.
The National Shrine App
Enjoy daily inspiration, view our weekday Mass celebrations, and submit your prayer petitions. Our National Shrine app keeps you a part of St. Therese’s beautiful Shrine every day.
Upcoming Events and Pilgrimages
Pilgrimages of Faith for 2020
Carmelite and Colonial Spain
April 26 – May 7, 2020
The focus of this pilgrimage is on Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, the great Carmelite Doctors of mysticism and spirituality.
Oberammergau Passion Play
August 31 – September 11, 2020
This once every ten-year Passion Play is awesome – we experienced it in 2000 & 2010 and I knew I’d return.
This pilgrimage is full. Call 630-969-4141 to be put on the waiting list.
The Holy Land
November 1 – 12, 2020
A powerful experience into the heart of Christianity, the life of Jesus and our Jewish heritage.
For further information, full brochure and registration form, please contact the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 800-431-8720 or 630-969-4141.