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.
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 |
Open Daily | Yes |
Open Year Round | Yes |
For more information, visit our website or call us at (630) 969-3311
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 |
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 |