Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed “All Souls Day” Monday, November 2, 2026 Holy Mass Schedule:Holy Mass in the Cathedral Chapel at 7:15 AMSacrament of Penance, in the Cathedral Basilica at 11:30 AMHoly Mass in the Cathedral Chapel at 12:05 PM Holy Mass in the Cathedral Basilica at 5:15 PM […]
On All Saints Day, the Church rejoices in the countless men and women who have gone before us in faith and now share in the glory of Heaven. This beautiful solemnity invites us to look to the saints as witnesses of holiness and to ask for their intercession as we strive to follow Christ more […]
Sung VespersJoin us for Sung Vespers on the First Sunday of each month at 6:00 PM, immediately before the 6:30 PM Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel. Come and pray the Church’s evening prayer through the beauty of sacred music and the sung celebration […]
Columbus DayAs we observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, we take a moment to recognize this national holiday and give thanks for the blessings of our community.The Cathedral Basilica and the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 12.Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13. We wish everyone a safe and […]
Come and sing the Fauré Requiem with the Cathedral and Archdiocesan choirs of Philadelphia on Nov. 11, 2026 at 7pm. We are inviting singers who would like to participate in this performance of one of the magnificent gems in the sacred music repertoire. This will NOT be done within the context of Mass, but rather, […]
Solemn Mass – St. John Henry Newman – October 9 Celebrant: Rev. Paul CheckLocation: The Cathedral Basilica. Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Cathedral.
Blessing of Animals In joyful thanksgiving for God’s gift of creation, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul invites you to bring your beloved pets to the Blessing of Animals. Following the tradition associated with St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, we give thanks for the goodness of God’s creation […]
Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul joyfully invites you to the Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the 5:15 p.m. Anticipated Mass. This beautiful rite marks an important step in the journey of those preparing to enter fully into the life […]
Saint Camilla Battista Varani Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for a Solemn Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, celebrating the 16th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Camilla Battista Varani. We invite you to come together in prayer and thanksgiving as we honor Saint […]
Saints Peter and Paul Youth Group The youth group is a welcoming community where teens grow in faith, friendship, and service. Through regular gatherings, shared prayer, and meaningful activities, our young people explore what it means to follow Christ in their daily lives while building supportive relationships with one another. The group encourages leadership, fosters […]