Catholics in Normandy have commemorated the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonisation with three days of both joyful and solemn celebrations.
The events during 16-18 May included a live broadcast of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass on screens in the Basilica of St. Thérèse in Lisieux. Father Emmanuel Schwab, rector of the Sanctuary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux since 2023, oversaw the organisation of the festivities, reportsOSVNews.
“They were designed to be widely open to an audience unfamiliar with the Church,” he said. “The entire city got involved, and activities were planned to appeal to everyone, regardless of their age, level of faith or religious practice.”
