Welcome to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Francis Patrick Kenrick initiated the building of this magnificent Church in 1846. It was continued through the tenure of Saint John Neumann and completed in 1864 by Bishop (later Archbishop) Wood. You are invited to not only learn more about our Cathedral Basilica through this website but also to join us for liturgy, for private prayers and for a tour of our imposing Basilica.
Welcome to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The cathedral church is the principal church of a diocese, because it is here that the bishop as the local ordinary of the diocese has a throne (chair), called the cathedra. The history of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is central to the history of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
5:15 pm in Basilica
8:00 am in Cathedral Chapel
9:30 am in Basilica
11:00 am in Basilica 12:30 pm Spanish Mass in Cathedral Chapel
6:30 pm in Basilica
7:15 am
12:05 pm 12:35 pm
12:05 pm in the Cathedral Chapel - Miraculous Medal Novena prayers recited following the 12:05 pm Mass
Holy Thursday - Chrism Mass, 10 am and Mass of the Lord's Supper, 5:00 pm
Good Friday - 3 pm Liturgy
Holy Saturday Vigil Mass - 8 pm
Monday-Friday: 11:30 am
Saturday: 4:15-5:00 pm in Basilica
Sunday: 9:00 am and 5:30 - 6:15 pm in Basilica
12:00 to 12:15 pm Sundays
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Would you like to become a Catholic? Are you a baptized Adult Catholic in need of Confirmation?
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A warm welcome is extended to new parishioners! We invite all parishioners to register with the Rectory Office. If you are new to the parish, or if you are a regular communicant who has never formally registered as a parishioner, there are registration forms available at the Rectory Office.
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The Cathedral Basilica Wedding Guidelines help couples understand what to expect when making a decision about holding their ceremony at the Basilica. A minimum of six months advanced planning and preparation prior to the wedding date is required.
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For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Infant Baptisms are scheduled on most Sundays and arrangements must be made in advance by calling the Rectory Office. Adults seeking Baptism are invited to particiate in The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.
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Our Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul stands as a sign of faith for our city, for our Archdiocese and for all of our visitors. It belongs to all of our people and consequently depends on our devoted people. Your generous donation makes it possible to sustain our magnificent church.
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Giving a Mass card, and with it the promise of the Eurcharist being celebrated for a particular intention, has long been a way of expressing support, sympathy and care for a relative or friend or simply to thank God for favors received.
learn more4.18.2014 - Pope Francis: homily at Holy Thursday evening Mass (full text)
4.18.2014 - Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum: full text of meditations
4.18.2014 - Good Friday at St. Peter's Basilica: full text of Father Cantalamessa's homily
4.17.2014 - At Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, Pope Francis preaches on the joy of the priesthood
4.16.2014 - JESUS' PAIN ON THE CROSS REFLECTS THE PAIN OF HUMANITY
4.16.2014 - DECREES OF THE CONGREGATION FOR CAUSES OF SAINTS
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul
18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.561.1313
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