Events
Cathedral Christmas Concert
December 7, 2025, 3:00 PM Under the direction of Charlene Angelini, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul presents its annual Christmas Concert. We invite you to come to the Cathedral to spend time reflecting on the reason why we celebrate Christmas. Gathering in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city, we […]
The Legion of Mary – November 8, 2025
Our Parish Legion of Mary invites you to attend a Mass to Commemorate and Pray for the Beatification of Servant of God, Frank Duff
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANONIZATION OF SAINT CAMILLA BATTISTA VARANI
Join us on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Saint Camilla Battista Varani’s Canonization. She was canonized a saint by Pope Benedict XVI on October 17, 2010. Born in 1458, Saint Camilla Battista Varani was the daughter of Duke Julius Caesar Varani of Camerino, Italy. […]
Eucharistic Processions
The Cathedral Parish will have the following three Eucharistic Processions each year: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Following the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass with Benediction at Saint Patrick’s Church, Rittenhouse Square. Sunday, November 23, 2025 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Following […]
Solemnity of All Saints
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Since this Holy Day falls on a Saturday, the obligation is suspended. Holy Mass & Confession Schedule: 5:15 PM – Anticipated Mass, in the Cathedral Chapel (on Friday, October 31) 7:00 PM – Anticipated Mass in Spanish, in the Cathedral Chapel (on Friday, October 31) 7:15 AM – Mass, in the […]
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – “All Souls Day”
Sunday, November 2, 2025 Holy Mass Schedule on this Feast will follow the regular Sunday Mass schedule 11:00 AM Mass – (The Cathedral Choir will sing this Liturgy, including movements from the Duruflé Requiem Mass and sung choral anthems) Sacrament of Penance, in the Cathedral Basilica at 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM Join us in […]
Thanksgiving schedule
Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, will be at 9:00 AM in the Cathedral Chapel. Mass on Friday, November 28, 2025, also will be at 9:00 AM in the Cathedral Chapel. Only the Chapel will be open on Thursday and Friday for the 9 AM Mass. The Parish Office will be closed on Thanksgiving […]
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025 immediately follow the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Let us announce the reign of Christ in our time and in our world with a procession of his Holy Body and Blood through the streets of Center City Philadelphia. The […]
The Patricians Meeting
sponsored by the Legion of Mary Of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel The meetings are on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month 1:00 PM ─ 3:00 PM Angels of God! Who are they? Sunday, October 26, 2025 1:00 PM ─ 3:00 […]
Men’s Study Group
We will meet for one hour on the fourth Wednesday of the month in Drexel Hall at 7 PM.Below is a video I came across with some very good insights on getting men back into the Church.We would encourage all of you to set some time to join us on these Wednesday nights as we […]
All Souls Memorial Candle
Six-day candles are available now and throughout all the 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 side of […]
Sacred Jubilee Site 2025
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel has been designated as a Sacred Jubilee Site for the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025. From December 29, 2024, through December 28, 2025, pilgrims are invited to visit and receive the Jubilee […]
Philadelphia Cathedral Basilica Young Adults
Rosary Group Saturday, October 4th at 11 AM Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel Coffee afterwards Theology on Tap Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 6:30 PM After the 5:15 PM Mass Drexel Hall (Cathedral Basement) Bible Study Tuesday, October 28th at 7:30 PM Saint John Neumann Room (Back of the Cathedral) Join Our Discord! https://discord.gg/k4NYBv2tAH
Saints Peter and Paul Youth Group
October 17th, 2025 7 PM – 9 PMDrexel Hall
Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage – Tuesday, October 28, 2025
PILGRIMS OF HOPE, ANCHORED IN JESUS The Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine is principal observance of the Jubilee Year for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. All the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are welcome and encouraged to participate, especially all the schools within the Archdiocese. Registration link: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=hCv69t
The Holy Shroud of Turin
A Silent Witness of the Passion, Death & Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ Lecture Presentation by Mr. Massimo Paris Saturday, October 25, 1:00 PM At the Cathedral (in Drexel Hall) 1723 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Mr. Paris, born and raised in Rome, Italy, has studied all the aspects of the Holy Shroud, […]
