Feast Day 2011
This year’s Feast Day of St. Therese – both at the Shrine in Niagara Falls, Ontario and here in Darien, Illinois, were wonderful – big crowds of devotees and friends.
Carmelites elect new Prior Provincial
We welcome V. Rev Carl Markelz, O. Carm., newly elected Prior Provincial of the Most Pure Heart of Mary of the Order of Carmelites during the Provincial Chapter meeting June 20-24, 2011 here in Darien. Fr. Markelz comes to us from his prior post as principal of Mount Carmel High School in Chicago.
Carmelite Chapter Meeting 2011
The Carmelites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary will be meeting on the Darien campus for their 2011 Chapter meeting during the week of June 20-24.
Spiritual Retreats and Workshops
Enrich your visit to the National Shrine with these special workshops and retreats, taking place at the Carmelite Spiritual Center adjacent to the National Shrine.
Precious Gifts from Lisieux
Visitors to the National Shrine can see new articles on loan from the Carmel convent in Lisieux during 2011.
St. Therese Carving
The front of the chapel features a large wood carving of the life of St. Therese.
