A pilgrimage is more than a journey to a place.
A retreat is more than a break from your daily life.
They are invitations to journey more deeply toward and with Christ.
At the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel, pilgrims and retreatants are invited to slow down, pray, learn, and reflect on the example of a woman who gave her life completely to God.
A Pilgrimage to the Shrine
The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel often welcomes individuals and large tour groups that are on pilgrimage to the Philadelphia area. If you are interested in a tour or in bringing a large group to the Shrine, please complete the form below or call the Shrine Office to discuss your pilgrimage plans with a member of our staff. We are happy to customize each visit according to needs, interests, and purpose for visiting.
When you visit the Shrine, we encourage you to take advantage of some or all of these opportunities:
- Prayer at the tomb of Saint Katharine Drexel
- Celebration of Mass at the Cathedral Basilica
- Time for personal prayer and reflection
- A tour of the Cathedral Basilica
- Learning about Saint Katharine’s life and mission
- Reflection on Saint Katharine’s spirituality and legacy
- A visit to the Cathedral Basilica Gift Shop
- Group prayer or devotional activities:
- Novena prayers to Saint Katherine Drexel
- the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Recitation of the Holy Rosary
A Retreat at the Shrine
If your group is looking for a more in-depth experience of prayer and reflection, the Shrine offers custom retreat days on-site, as well as at schools and parishes. If you are interested in having the Shrine prepare a retreat for your students, religious education classes, faculty and staff, parish group, or parish staff, please complete the form or call the Shrine Office to discuss your retreat plans with a member of our staff. We are happy to customize each group’s visit according to its needs, theme, interests, or purpose for visiting.
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