Royal Oak, Michigan: National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
About the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica:
Saint Therese of the Little Flower was born in Lisieux, France, and is one of the most famous saints, as well as having been proclaimed a Doctor of the Church. She is honored here in this Basilica which has many beautiful attractions, notably the altar made of Carrara marble that was imported from Italy.
The eight-sided building is designed to reflect the 8th day of the week….the day of the Resurrection.
A parish church, it has daily and weekend Masses. There is also a gift shop on location.
Be sure to watch the video on their website for more details.
Traveling to the National Shrine of the Little Flower:
Address: 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073-3910
GPS coordinates: 42° 30′ 14.9220” N, 83° 10′ 16.4352” W
Tel: +1 (248) 541-4122
Visit the official website of the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan.