Celebration of St. Thérèse’s Feast Day – September 30 & October 1, 2026

Event Phone: (800) 647-1430

Event Website: https://www.littleflower.org/learn-about/special-events/st-therese-feast-day-celebration/

September 30 and October 1, 2026

Location:  St. Thérèse’s National Shrine; 8433 Bailey Road; Darien, IL  60561

Cost:  Free events  (five separate events being held throughout the two day period)

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

7:00 p.m. – Transitus – walking with Thérèse through her last hours – light and darkness service (Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm.)

Thursday, October 1, 2026

11:30 a.m. – Morning Feast Day Mass – Followed by Veneration of St. Thérèse’ Relic and Blessing of Roses

1:30 p.m. – Talk on St. Thérèse – in the National Museum of St. Therese, 8501 Bailey Rd.

3:00 p.m. – Afternoon Feast Day Mass – Followed by Veneration of St. Thérèse’ Relic and Blessing of Roses

5:00 p.m. – Evening Feast Day Mass – Followed by Veneration of St. Thérèse’ Relic and Blessing of Roses

No Registration or Tickets are Required — All are welcome