Anniversary of the Proclamation of Little Flower Parish as a Minor Basilica

About this event

On August 27, 1998, the sainted Pope John Paul II proclaimed the National Shrine of the Little Flower a Basilica. As such, August 27 is observed as one of our designated Red-Letter Days. *Red-Letter Days are celebrated at major and minor Basilicas, one of which is our very own Little Flower Basilica. The faithful who devoutly attend Mass at Little Flower Basilica may obtain a plenary indulgence under the conditions that they also make sacramental confession, receive Eucharistic Communion during the Mass, and pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff (Pope Leo XIV). For August, Pope Leo’s intention is: For the vocation of young people. Let us pray that young people in search of their own vocation might recognize in Jesus Christ a companion on the way to whom they can open their hearts.

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