Located at 8501 Bailey Road, Darien, IL. We are open every day from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 11:30 A.M.
The National Shrine of St. Thérèse in Darien, Illinois is a Catholic Shrine dedicated to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. The Shrine is a part of the Aylesford Carmelite campus, run by the Carmelite Order of the Most Pure Heart of Mary and the Society of the Little Flower..
The Shrine is dedicated to spreading devotion to St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face.
"Mass at the Shrine: Monday through Friday at 11:30 AMThe National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese is a sacred space dedicated to the Carmelite nun, St. Therese of Child Jesus and the Holy Face.The Museum houses the largest collection of St. Therese artifacts and memorabilia outside her native France.Every week day, Monday through Friday, the Eucharist is celebrated at 11:30 AM. During the year there are large prayer experiences including St. Therese’s Feast Day October 1st, Christmas at the Crib, The Station of the Cross and the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.Pilgrimage groups of 20 or more can arrange a special guided day or overnight of prayer and communion with St. Therese by calling 800-647-1430."