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Welcome to Shrine Catholic Schools"Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person." — The Little Flower, St. Therese of LisieuxBackForwardPauseCaption
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Death of Our Holy Father, Pope Francis
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It is with great sadness that I share with our National Shrine of the Little Flower family the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis today, April 21, 2025. In this Easter Season, however, we rejoice in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we pray that our beloved Universal Shepherd will share in the eternal joy of God’s heavenly kingdom this day.
Taking the name “Francis” proved to be most fitting for our Holy Father, since he was indeed a man of peace, poverty, and one who loved and protected creation. His love was coupled with mercy and care, and he often spoke of the Church as a “field hospital.” The “field hospital” metaphor highlights the Church’s role as a place of healing and care, where compassion and mercy are offered to those in need.Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica will celebrate a Mass of Suffrage on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for Pope Francis followed by reciting the Rosary for the repose of his soul.
Requiescat in Pace,
Rev. John R. Bettin
Rector
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FAITH
A COMMUNITY FOUNDED IN FAITH: Shrine Catholic Schools are a treasured educational ministry of one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit, the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica. Our schools become home to families who care about the Catholic education and future of our children and young adults, recognizing the joy and benefit of doing so as part of a community that shares values and traditions.FAMILY
THE RIGHT SIZE, THE RIGHT MIX: Committed to the benefits of co-education from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, the Shrine Catholic Schools environment, which includes one of only four parish-based co-educational high schools in the Archdiocese, educates our students in a real-world setting. By emphasizing respect and the dignity of all, graduates are prepared to work cooperatively and collaboratively with their peers, as children, as young adults, in college, and throughout their lives. A robust Grade School program leads into exemplary Academy and High School programs that are small by design. Students at each distinct level of schooling reap the benefits of individualized attention in a safe and nurturing environment, allowing them to recognize fully their God-given gifts and talents.FUTURE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH: Shrine Catholic Schools believe in educating the whole child and offering extraordinary co-curricular experiences starting in Pre-Kindergarten, all the way through Grade 12. Integrated athletic teams, STEM programs, community partnerships, technology, fine arts, music and drama, as well as unique service opportunities, exist at all grade levels.
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