Canadian Shrine of St. Therese

St. Therese Canadian Shrine

Niagara Falls, Canada Mount Carmel Spiritual Center

The Carmelites came to Niagara Falls in 1875 to administer the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace. The Saint Therese Shrine as well as the Mount Carmel Monastery and the Mt. Carmel Spiritual Centre serve as a retreat and Renewal Centre for the needs of people of the Niagara area.

Mount Carmel Monastery

The original monastery was built in 1894 and enlarged in 1925 when it became a seminary. The Monastery chapel is also the Canadian Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux. The side altar on the right of the chapel is dedicated to Saint Therese.

St. Therese of Lisieux

Saint Therese of The Child Jesus and the Holy Face

St. Therese of Lisieux was born January 2, 1873, and died September 30, 1897. Her feast day is October 1st. She was canonized by Pope Pius XI on May 17, 1925 and became the 33rd Doctor to receive the title when declared by Pope John Paul II on October 19, 1997. St. Therese the Little Flower was declared by Pope Pius XI, as the greatest saint of modern times.

Mount Carmel Chapel

Mount Carmel Chapel

The chapel has a unique beauty because of its monastic simplicity. The main altar is the most prominent feature of the chapel and attracts the immediate attention of the visitor.

Saint Therese Reliquary

Saint Therese Reliquary

The right side of the chapel, is the Shrine to

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, the Little Flower. On the altar is the magnificent Reliquary from France. Two adoring angels support the arc containing relics of St. Therese.

There is now available a program for senior citizens and other church related groups. The day will consist of the following schedule:

9:30	Arrival at Main Chapel
9:45-10:15	Tour of Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
10:30	Coffee break and free time for quiet prayer, visit the Gift Shop/Book Store
11:15	Eucharist in Main Chapel
12:00	Lunch in Main Dining Room
1:15	Movie on St. Therese in Assembly Hall
1:45	Prayer Service with Benediction
2:15	Departure

The day of Prayer is $35.00 (Canadian) or $25.00 (U.S.) funds per person. We are only able to accept one group of 20-50 a day to insure your group full attention. If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation please call (905) 356-4113.

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