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Chapel of St. Thérèse

Also called the Lower Church, this Chapel, located one level below the Main Church, is dedicated to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, popularly known as the Little Flower. Considered possibly the most popular saint of recent centuries, she was a Discalced Carmelite nun from Lisieux, France who died in 1897. Although her life itself displayed little that was remarkable to the eyes of the world, the rich inner life revealed in her autobiographical writings showed a remarkable grasp of the core of the Gospel of grace and mercy. She was canonized in 1925.

St. Thérèse Chapel was dedicated on July 15, 1928. Masses were celebrated here during the two years that the Main Church was being built. Today the Chapel is used for liturgies for special groups, and during the winter when the number of visitors to the Shrine is smaller. The Sacrament of Reconciliation, an important part of Shrine ministry, is carried on here in the confessionals on either side of the chapel. Catholic pilgrims are welcome to receive the sacrament here during scheduled times.

 

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