Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas Saturday, December 12, 2026 On Friday, December 11, 2026, we anticipate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe,the Patroness of the Americas.Archbishop Nelson Pérez will celebrate Mass on Friday evening, December 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM in the Cathedral Basilica. Mass ScheduleFriday, December 11, […]
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryTuesday, December 8th, 2026 This Advent Holy Day commemorates the conception of Mary in the womb of her mother without any stain of original sin. This gift to Mary prepares her to be the worthy Mother of the Christ Child. Mary, under the title of the […]
Advent Giving Tree Our annual Advent Giving Tree has returned and is set up in the side aisle close to the altar of Saint Joseph on the northside of the church! It includes ornaments for local Catholic communities and parish families. Can we count on your support again this year? To participate in person: Take […]
Wednesday, December 9, 20267:00 PM Prepare Your Heart for Christmas Join us for a beautiful evening of praise, worship, and prayer at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul as we journey through the sacred season of Advent. Through inspiring music, reflection, and communal worship led by renowned Catholic artists Matt Maher and Sarah […]
Missionaries of MercyMissionaries of Mercy are priests – diocesan or religious – who have been commissioned by the Holy Father to give particular emphasis to the duty shared by all priests to “hear confessions and preach on behalf of and promote the Sacrament of Reconciliation.” They are to be an intentional, visible expression of the […]
Support the Cathedral Basilica on Giving Tuesday!Mark your calendars and plan to support the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Tuesday, December 1, 2026! This year, our #iGiveCatholic Day of Giving goal is to raise $100,000 to help replace the Race Street doors. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul opens its […]
On behalf of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, I am pleased to invite you to the inaugural Drexel Luncheon on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the Union League of Philadelphia.As we begin a new chapter in the life of the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel, we look forward to sharing our renewed […]
Christmas Concert: GaudeteAs we journey through Advent, the Church invites us to rejoice in the hope and promise of Christ’s coming. Join us for our Christmas Concert, “Gaudete,” an afternoon of sacred music that lifts our hearts in joyful anticipation of the birth of our Savior. May the beauty of music draw us closer to […]
Together, We Can Make a Difference As of October 2026, the Cathedral Parish has raised 46.3% of our goal! We are grateful to all who have generously contributed to this appeal. With the appeal continuing through December 31, 2026, there is still time to make a difference. Every gift, no matter the amount, brings us […]
All Souls Memorial CandleSix-day candles are available now and throughout the entire month of November as we join with the Church and pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.You are invited to remember especially your beloved deceased with an All Souls Memorial Candle. These candles burn at the All Souls Altar on the Race Street […]