Located just 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, right off I-55 at Cass Avenue North exit 273B, the National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese are conveniently located and still a beautiful private retreat. The Carmelite Campus features over 40 acres of grounds, including beautiful Stations of the Cross and a number of prayer stations and sacred spaces throughout the grounds.
The Shrine and Museum are open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. Ample parking is available around the Shrine building and all entrances are wheelchair-accessible. If you’re interested in planning a visit for a group larger than 20 people, we offer a variety of special guided tour packages with options for meals and lodging.
Weekday Mass
Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Central Time. Mass takes place in the National Shrine building.
Carmelite Gift Shop
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. The gift shop is located inside the Museum building. View the Carmelite Gift Shop website here.
Carmelite Spiritual Center
The Carmelite Spiritual Center provides a retreat facility for groups to host their own retreats. To learn more about what the Center offers, please visit their website at carmelitespiritualcenter.org or call them at 800-431-8720 and one of the staff will be happy to answer your questions.