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HUBERTUS, Wis. (OSV News) — During a general audience in June, Pope Francis focused on St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897), the patroness of the missions, in continuing his series of talks about “zeal” for evangelization. He also announced he would write an apostolic letter dedicated to the saint known as “The Little Flower.”
“The church needs hearts like Thérèse’s, hearts that draw people to love and bring people closer to God,” the pope told his audience at St. Peter’s Square.
Devotees of St. Thérèse, including the Discalced Carmelite Friars at the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians — commonly known as Holy Hill and located about 30 miles north of Milwaukee — eagerly await Pope Francis’ apostolic letter. Its release is anticipated for her feast day, Oct. 1.
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“The church needs hearts like Thérèse’s, hearts that draw people to love and bring people closer to God,” the pope told his audience at St. Peter’s Square.
Devotees of St. Thérèse, including the Discalced Carmelite Friars at the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians — commonly known as Holy Hill and located about 30 miles north of Milwaukee — eagerly await Pope Francis’ apostolic letter. Its release is anticipated for her feast day, Oct. 1.
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Chapel's unique windows reveal the life of St. Thérèse
Holy Hill is home to St. Thérèse Chapel, which was dedicated July 15, 1928, three years after the French Carmelite nun was declared a saint by Pope Pius XI and one year after he declared her the patroness of the missions.
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