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National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese and its collection
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The National Shrine & Museum of St. Therese, located in Darien, Illinois, is a Roman Catholic shrine dedicated to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. This shrine is part of the Aylesford Carmelite campus and is run by the Carmelite Order, Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. It is supported and served by the Society of the Little Flower, a religious organization dedicated to promoting devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux.
The National Shrine Museum's Collection
The National Shrine museum is a repository of relics and memorabilia of St. Therese. It boasts the largest and most comprehensive collection of Little Flower objects outside of Lisieux, France. The museum's highlights include several first-class relics of St. Therese, photographs of her, paintings of scenes from her life, a special Prayer Gazebo, and a full-sized exact replica of her convent cell which includes several second-class relics. Video screens provide explanations for everything in the museum.
Visiting the Shrine
Mass is celebrated in the Shrine at 11:30 a.m., from Monday to Friday. The Shrine welcomes both individual visitors and organized tour groups. Each year, the Shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world, making it a significant place of worship and pilgrimage.
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