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National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse, Darien, IL
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National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse

Carmelite-served shrine and museum in Darien, Illinois, devoted to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, with free general admission.

8433-8501 Bailey Road, Darien, IL 60561 · Darien, IL

About National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse

The National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse occupies a campus in Darien, Illinois, served by the Society of the Little Flower. Visitors can view a large holding of relics and memorabilia connected to the saint, then walk the grounds, which include a lake, a Carmelite Meditation Garden, and Stations of the Cross. A Carmelite gift shop is also on site. Weekday Mass is celebrated in the shrine building across the drive from the museum.

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