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National Shrine of St. Therese, home to the Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague

The National Shrine of St. Therese is located at 8501 Bailey Road in Darien, Illinois. The Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague is a part of the National Shrine of St. Therese .

The National Shrine of St. Therese sits peacefully on 40-acres owned and operated by the Carmelites.

Visitors are welcome Monday through Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. when both the Shrine and Gift Shop are open to the public. Mass is celebrated at the National Shrine of St. Therese, Monday through Friday at 11:30 A.M.

Infant Jesus of Prague Statue inside the National Shrine of St. Therese

It is only 40 minutes away from O’Hare International Airport, 30 minutes away from Midway Airport in Chicago, and a 20-mile drive from downtown Chicago. It is located along the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) at the intersection of I-55 and Cass Avenue North (Exit 273). Our address is 8501 Bailey Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. You can phone the National Shrine of St. Therese directly at 800-647-1430.

Infant of Prague Prayer Station
Infant Jesus of Prague Prayer Station near the Shrine.
The Infant of Prague Prayer Grotto on the Carmelite Campus, Evening
The Prayer Station in the evening.