Saint Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church

Saint Thérèse of the Little Flower Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno, in the U.S. state of Nevada.^[1] A Catholic elementary school is also located on the grounds, called Little Flower School.^[2]

Mass at Saint Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church celebrated by Randolph Calvo, Bishop of Reno

History

The parish was established in 1948 and is in its third location.^[3] Until 1978 the church itself was housed in a brick building at Wells Avenue and Vassar Street in Reno, Nevada; the building became a bank branch.^[4]

The church was among those visited by relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.^[5] This church is one of seven in the United States to enshrine a relic of Our Lady of Guadalupe.^[6]

The Little Flower School opened in 1962, and teaches grade K - 8.^[4]

Notable alumni include Governor Brian Sandoval.^[7]

Gallery

Panoramic view of the interior of the church

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  Old location of church at Vassar & Wells in Reno NV
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  Baptisms are performed in the church vestibule.
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  The church is also a Saint Jude Shrine.
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  Easter Vigil outside the church
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  Lumenarium used for prayer intentions
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  New tabernacle in the background