Episode 66
At least three shrines to St. Therese of Lisieux in the U.S. have a claim to be the “first” in some way. The parish shrine in Rhode Island was the first in the world dedicated to Therese, within months of her beatification. In Alaska, the first bishop of Juneau dedicated his episcopacy to Therese before she was even beatified, and started a shrine to her immediately. Our third first is in Darien, Illinois. This one was the third of the three, but was the first to be declared a National Shrine.
More Information
- Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower)
- Prayers to St. Thérèse
- Rhode Island:
- Alaska:
- History of the Shrine | The National Shrine of Saint Thérèse, Juneau | Catholic Diocese of Juneau, Alaska
- The North Star Catholic / ‘Hasty move’ ends with St. Therese of Lisieux as Alaska’s patron saint – The North Star Catholic
- A Bishop’s Perspective: St. Terese, Alaska
- Alaska shrine officially recognized as national treasure – The North Star Catholic
- Illinois:
Books
- Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower)
- The Little Way of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: Into the Arms of Love (Liguori Classic)
- The Little Way for Every Day: Thoughts from Therese of Lisieux
- The Complete Therese of Lisieux (Paraclete Giants)
- St. Therese of Lisieux: Meditations with the Little Flower
- The American Catholic Almanac
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