Sharing the love of Jesus through the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux
Situated in Royal Oak, the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica is the spiritual home of 4,800 families and thousands more who visit us every year.
Mission Statement
Sharing the love of Jesus through the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux
Vision Statement
Becoming a more-welcoming and growing community, transformed by the love of Jesus through the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux
The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica has been operating as a parish in Royal Oak since 1926, named in honor of St. Thérèse de Lisieux. Over the ages, countless men and women have flocked to the church as a strong and faithful parish community.
In 2014, Pope Francis granted the National Shrine of the Little Flower the honorary title of ‘Minor Basilica’. The title of basilica is given to churches around the world to denote a particular importance in liturgical and pastoral life, historical significance, architectural beauty, and liturgical renown.