Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower (Royal Oak)
Sanctuary in the Detroit metropolitan area
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, belongs to the Archdiocese of Detroit. It was declared a minor basilica on December 23, 2014.
Main data
Name: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
Location: Royal Oak, Míchigan
Diocese: Archdiocese of Detroit
Basilica declaration: 23 December 2014
Advocation: St. Theresa of the Child Jesus
History
The Basilica of the Little Flower in Royal Oak was built in the mid-20th century. It is one of two national shrines dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux in the United States (the other is in San Antonio). Designated a minor basilica in 2014, it is a major center of devotion in the Detroit metropolitan area.
Location
This church is located in Royal Oak, MíchiganAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.
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