Saint Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church

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

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]

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]

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

References

  1. ^ "Little Flower Church – "Love is Spoken Here"". www.littleflowerchurchreno.org. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  2. ^ "Catholic K-8 School in Reno, NV". Little Flower School. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  3. ^ "Little Flower church to celebrate renovations". Reno Gazette - Intelligencer. 8 March 2008. ProQuest 439633304.
  4. ^ a b Skorupa, Susan (18 February 2003). "Saluting Catholic education". Reno Gazette - Journal. ProQuest 439351523.
  5. ^ Denn, Rebekah (18 January 2000). "REMAINS OF ST. THERESE DRAW CROWDS OF FAITHFUL; POPULAR SAINT'S RELICS VISIT SEATTLE THIS WEEK". Seattle Post - Intelligencer.
  6. ^ Miller, Geralda (10 December 2005). "Our Lady of Guadalupe". Reno Gazette - Intelligencer. ProQuest 439534005.
  7. ^ Siobhan, McAndrew (24 April 2013). "Little Flower School in Reno celebrates 50 years". Reno Gazette - Journal. ProQuest 1339506993.