Events
Upcoming Events in Honor of St. Katharine Drexel
The Tomb is open for visits and prayer during Basilica hours. Pilgrimages to the Tomb of Saint Katharine Drexel are encouraged. Please contact Gina Ingiosi for information at gingiosi@archphila.org Outside of the parish Mass schedule, it is possible to offer Mass at the Drexel Family altar adjacent to the Tomb of Saint Katharine Drexel. […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Advent Giving Tree
It’s time to start thinking about the Advent Giving Tree! We will be putting up TWO Trees in the sanctuary in time for the Masses on the weekend of November 15-16. One Tree is for our charities, the other for families. One way to give is to donate online on the Cathedral webpage – you will […]
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 […]
Annual Eucharistic Devotion – Forty Hours (November 30- December 2, 2025)
FORTY HOURS AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA SUNDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 2, 2025 The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is privileged to have this Annual Eucharistic Devotion beginning the First Sunday of Advent, the first Forty Hours in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with the beginning of the new Liturgical Year. […]
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 […]
Serra Club Mass and Luncheon
The Serra Club of Philadelphia, which promotes vocations to the priesthood, will welcome the newly-ordained priests of the archdiocese to concelebrate Mass at the Cathedral on Thursday, November 6, at 10:30 am. Auxiliary Bishop Keith Chylinski will be the celebrant and homilist, and will be joined by Rev. Robert Bollinger Rev. Peter Nguyen Rev. Przemyslaw […]
Advent Retreat Day
The Cry of the Poorand the Heart of the Church:A Guided Journey through Pope Leo XIV’sApostolic Exhortation Dilexi TeDECEMBER 13, 2025 FROM 9:30 AM-3:30 PM“The Cry of the Poor and the Heart of the Church” invites us to encounter Christ’s love where it is most needed. Through prayer , Scripture, and reflect ion on Dilexi […]
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 […]
Advent Reflection Series
Join us at the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel for our Advent Reflection Series, inspired by Venerable Cornelia Connelly: Holy Child When: Saturdays during Advent at 6:15 PM Where: Venerable Cornelia Connelly Memorial, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul We look forward to welcoming you!
Drexel Shrine Mission Award
Join Us for the Drexel Mission Award Ceremony! We are excited to announce the Drexel Mission Award, honoring individuals who exemplify the spirit of Saint Katharine Drexel through their dedication to service and community.
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, November 8th at 10 AM Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel Theology on Tap Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at 6:30 PM After the 5:15 PM Mass Drexel Hall (Cathedral Basement) Bible Study Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30 PM Saint John Neumann Room (Back of the Cathedral) Join Our Discord! https://discord.gg/k4NYBv2tAH
Faith & Taizé
November 22, 2025 Drexel Hall, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul
Shrine Eyeglasses Drive
November 21-24,2025
National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Pilgrimage
February 4, 2026 10:30 am – Arrive at the Seton Shrine 10:45am – Holy Mass 11:15 am – Museum tour with Lisa Donahue (Museum Educator) 12:15 pm – Lunch 1 pm – Historic Homes Tour (1 hour) 2:15 pm – Visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes More information coming soon.
