Catholics in Normandy have commemorated the 100th anniversary of St Thérèse’s of Lisieux canonisation with three days of solemn celebrations from 16-18 May.
The events included a live broadcast of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Basilica of St Thérèse and a procession of her relics through the streets of Lisieux.
The procession, led by local bishops and Father Emmanuel Schwab, rector of the sanctuary, was meant to engage both the faithful and those unfamiliar with the church.
Born in 1873, Thérèse Martin entered the Carmelite convent at 15 and died of tuberculosis at 24. Despite her short life, she became known worldwide as “The Little Flower,” a model of simple faith and profound spirituality.
Canonised in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, she was later named a doctor of the church by Pope John Paul II in 1997. Throughout the weekend, pilgrims attended Mass, prayer vigils and exhibitions, immersing themselves in the life and spirituality of St Thérèse.
Bishop Jacques Habert emphasised the enduring draw of her message, saying her “little way” of love and trust in God continues to inspire millions. “It’s a kind of attraction that is beyond our understanding,” he said.
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