US EditionSt. Thérèse’s relics begin tour of US with stop at Michigan parish named for beloved French nun
The relics of St. Thérèse are touring multiple states after attracting tens of thousands at their Michigan debut, allowing faithful to honor her legacy and seek prayers.
- On October 1, 2025, the relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux arrived at a prominent basilica in Royal Oak, Michigan, marking the start of their tour across the United States.
- The relics traveled from France due to a longstanding Catholic tradition of venerating objects that memorialize departed saints like St. Thérèse, who died in 1897.
- A large number of people are anticipated to participate in the Mass and veneration ceremonies through October 8, during which visitors may touch the reliquary with prayer items but are not allowed to lean on or kiss the glass.
- Rev. John Bettin, the basilica’s rector, expressed his excitement as the relics arrived for the first time in 26 years, describing the moment as a joyous blessing from God being shared with the community.
- The event celebrates St. Thérèse's message that anyone can become a saint through loving attention to everyday acts, while also bringing the community together to honor their patroness on her feast day.
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