St. Therese of Lisieux
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Pope Leo XIV says first canonized couple give example of ‘marriage as a path to holiness’
In a message marking the 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Louis and Zélie Martin on Oct. 18, Pope... Read more
Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux begin U.S. tour at basilica named in her honor
The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux are scheduled to visit Michigan, California; Washington, D.C.; Texas; Wisconsin; and various Carmelite... Read more
How to pray the St. Thérèse of Lisieux novena
The St. Thérèse novena has become popular over the years. Here’s how to pray it. Read more
4 Carmelite religious sisters, driver killed in crash in Tanzania
Members of the Missionary Sisters of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus in Tanzania are among five people who lost... Read more
How can 3 French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal
The pope emphasized their shared spiritual trait: “They loved Jesus unreservedly in a simple, strong, and authentic way.” Read more
100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God
The centenary year of St. Thérèse’s canonization began Jan. 4 and will continue until Christmas, with a weekend of celebrations... Read more
Discover the chapel at the Spanish Steps where St. Thérèse prayed for her vocation
This year marks the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization on May 17, 1925. Read more
Church-builders Louis and Zélie Martin: St. Thérèse’s incomparable parents
July 12 was chosen as the feast of Louis and Zélie Martin because it was on this day in 1858... Read more
Lisieux House: Convent turned young adult community celebrates 10 years
A small community of young adult women in Seattle has brought life back into an old convent for nearly a... Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘little greatness’ of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in apostolic letter
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also called “The Little Flower,” was a French Carmelite nun who died in 1897 from tuberculosis... Read more
Pope Francis to hold meeting with children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.” Read more
An evening of letters and rose petals to ask St. Thérèse to pray for ‘the impossible’
Special evenings held around St. Thérèse’s feast day take place throughout the world to encourage people to ask for graces... Read more
Pope Francis to publish apostolic letter on St. Thérèse of Lisieux Oct. 15
During a general audience on June 7, Pope Francis announced that he was writing an apostolic letter on the patron... Read more
Pope Francis laments the spiritual poverty in a culture that leads to teen suicides
While continuing his recovery in the hospital, Pope Francis called attention to cultural changes that lead people to stop caring... Read more
Pope Francis prayed with relic of St. Thérèse of Lisieux before surgery
One of Pope Francis’ last gestures before undergoing abdominal surgery was to pray before a relic of St. Thérèse of... Read more
Pope Francis: What is spiritual consolation? The saints explain
Pope Francis used the example of several Catholic saints to explain the concept of spiritual consolation during his weekly audience... Read more
House of saints: Visiting St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s home has inspired conversions
Scenes from St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s autobiography “Story of a Soul” come alive when walking through her childhood home in... Read more
Pope Francis asks religious sisters to pray for him: 'It is not easy to be the pope'
The pope also shared a story from the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. Read more
St. Therese Parish in Utah ‘overwhelmed’ with support after statue vandalism
Two weeks after vandals toppled a statue of St. Therese at a Catholic parish in Utah, the parish said it... Read more
Relics of Ss. Louis, Zelie Martin find home in parish named for daughter Therese
Fr. John Fain is getting the 19th-century family of St. Therese back together. Read more
