8501 Bailey Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-3311 630-969-4141 | Toll Free (800) 647-1430
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The National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese is a Roman Catholic shrine, chapel, and museum dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux. The Shrine is home to the most wonderful collection of relics, personal effects and memorabilia of Therese outside of France. The Shrine chapel celebrates Mass every weekday at 11:30 am. Tours of the Shrine are available for groups of 20 or more, including a private tour of an exact replica of St. Therese's monastery cell in France. The shrine sits peacefully on a 50-acre estate owned and operated by the Carmelites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. Adjacent to the Shrine is the Carmelite Spiritual Center, offering meeting room rental, lodging, meals and spiritual retreats as well as organized Shrine tours.

Note: Some map locations are approximate. Please call the venue at (630) 969-3311 for exact directions.

Transportation Distances

Miles To I-294	9
Miles To I-355	4
Miles To Metra Station	8
Miles To I-55	1
Miles To I-88	8
Miles From DuPage Airport	26
Miles From Downtown Chicago	23
Miles To I-290	14
Miles From O'Hare Airport	26
Miles From Midway Airport	15
Miles To I-90	23
Closest Metra Line	Metra Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Line

Hours of Operation

Open Daily	Yes
Open Year Round	Yes

For more information, visit our website or call us at (630) 969-3311

Amenities

General
Gift Shop	Yes
On-Site Parking Available	Yes
Equal Accessibility	Yes
Payments
MasterCard	Yes
Visa	Yes
American Express	Yes
Debit Card	Yes
Accommodations
# Of Guest Rooms	58
# Of Rooms with Two Double Beds	58
Property Owner	Carmelites
Property Manager	Fr. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm.
Accommodation Type	Hotels - Under 100 Guest Rooms
Attractions
Religious	Yes
Museum
Other Museum	Yes
Other Museum Description	Religious museum dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux
Tour
Other Tour	Yes
Other Tour Description	Pilgrimage tours of museum
Motorcoach/Group Tours
Welcome Reception Provided	Yes
Motorcoach Parking On-Site - Free	Yes
Work with Motorcoach/Group Tours	Yes
Maximum # of People for Group Tour	50
Minimum # of People for Group Tour	20

Facility Information

The Carmelite Spiritual Center is a retreat center that offers planned retreats and rents meeting room space for non-profit groups who want to hold their own retreats. The Center has 59 2-bed sleeping rooms and can provide hot meals for retreats. The Center is adjacent to the National Shrine of St. Therese and provides guided tours of the Shrine for groups of 20 or more pilgrims, including meal and lodging options.
Number of Rooms	4
Banquet Seating	150
Largest Room	150 sq. ft.
Total Area	21,900 sq. ft.
Receptions Area Capacity	150
Theater Capacity	150
Notes	St. Helen's Room: 60 person capacity, theater style: Brandsma Room: 15 person capacity; Medway Room: 20 person capacity; St. Paul's Hall: 150 person capacity, theater style.
Floor Plan	Floor plan
Large Floor Plan	Large Floor Plan
Wireless Internet Access - Meeting Rooms	Yes
Private Dining Space Available	Yes
Meeting/Banquet/Exhibit Space Available?	Yes
On-Site AV	Yes
Available for Private Events	Yes
Provide On-Site Catering	Yes

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