National Shrine of St. Therese

We are open 7 days a week
10 AM to 4 PM CT
Call: 800-647-1430 for more info

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About the Shrine

The National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese is situated on the Carmelite Campus in Darien, Illinois, a 40-acre property that is home to the … Read More

About Therese

She died at the age of 24, believing that her life was really just beginning for God, promising to spend her heaven doing good on earth. Therese … Read More

Plan Your Visit

Located just 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, right off I-55 at Cass Avenue North exit 273B, the National Shrine is conveniently located and … Read More

Prayer Requests

Submit your prayers to be remembered at the National Shrine. If you would like to send a private petition, please visit this page. To respect … Send A Prayer

Welcome to the National Shrine Museum of St. Therese

Admission to the Shrine Museum is free!

We are located at 8501 Bailey Road in Darien, Illinois. Shrine Museum hours are Monday through Sunday, seven days a week, 10am to 4pm. Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 11:30 am in the Shrine Chapel. There is no Mass celebrated on Saturday or Sunday.

We will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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