The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower also called Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Thérèse Church is a historic Roman Catholic church, located in San Antonio, Texas, in the United States. The church is distinguished as one of 84 in the United States (and one of only four in the state of Texas) bearing the papal designation of "minor basilica." Despite its religious importance it is not the cathedral of the local diocese; that distinction belongs to San Fernando Cathedral.Before you head to San Antonio, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly San Antonio day trip website, to make sure you see all that San Antonio has to offer, including Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower.
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Our high school class of 1974 attended mass here for our annual Christmas reunion. This is a beautiful basilica built in 1925; it is one of the gems of San Antonio. You get a sense of spirituality...
Our high school class of 1974 attended mass here for our annual Christmas reunion. This is a beautiful basilica built in 1925; it is one of the gems of San Antonio. You get a sense of spirituality... more »
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The shrine is in a rough area. My husband and I were a bit wary as we arrived and saw the run down condition of the church and surrounding area. When we entered the church on a Friday early evening.... more
The shrine is in a rough area. My husband and I were a bit wary as we arrived and saw the run down condition of the church and surrounding area. When we entered the church on a Friday early evening.... more »
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Oh!! The most beautiful place and great people working there. Got to see the most beautifu Rose Garden. Will definitely go back very soon!!!!
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This is a beautiful and classic church! We were blessed to be exposed to the relic of the Little Flower.
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