Events
The Divine Mercy Chaplet
We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet each Friday at 3:00 P.M. for peace in Ukraine and the conversion of Russia. Join us wherever you are. “The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death.” (Diary, 754) Join Via Zoom Meeting […]
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 […]
Peace in our Streets
As part of a religious response to the increasing gun violence on our neighborhood streets and the need to pray for peace in our City, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is opening its doors every Sunday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for prayer. This focused and intentional period of prayer is open […]
Lunch on the Cathedral Lawn
Our friends from Christ in the City will be hosting a lunch on the Cathedral lawn EVERY Wednesday.They will be serving a hot lunch at 12 PM for all of our friends on the street and whoever else would like to join. Training sessions to become a Christ in the City volunteer with homeless persons in […]
Lenten Schedule
The holy season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Thursday with the celebration of the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. The Lenten liturgy disposes both catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery, the death and resurrection of the Lord […]
The Schedule for Holy Week and the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Everyone is welcome! Happy Easter!
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL AND SHRINE OF SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL Additional times for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation are scheduled during Holy Week and the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Celebrate this Sacrament of the Lord’s forgiveness for an even more fitting celebration of Easter. For the homebound who would like to receive […]
The Way of the Cross
will take place each Friday of Lent immediately following the 12:05 PM Mass in the Chapel. El Vía Crucis, the Way of the Cross in Spanish, will also take place each Sunday following the 12:30 PM in the Basilica.
Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the 5:15 PM Anticipated Mass The annual wedding anniversary Mass is celebrated with couples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who have been married 1-5 years, 10, 25, and 50 years. Event Timing: Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 5:15pm Event Address: Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul (1723 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA […]
Ordination of Priests – Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 AM
Everyone is invited to attend in person the ordination Mass for these new priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 AM, or to participate prayerfully from home via livestream video on our Facebook page. With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, our three transitional deacons have been called forth […]
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 Relics Sunday, April 27, 2025 1:00 PM ─ 3:00 PM Presenter: Legion of Mary […]
Mission Appeal – Mission Office of the Spiritans (official Congregation of the Holy Spirit)- on August 23-24
On Saturday, August 23th and Sunday 24th, Father William Smith will speak at all the masses and make an appeal for their missions. Walking in the footsteps of our founders, Claude Poullart des Places and Francis Libermann, Spiritans are living the Gospel in response to the changing needs of contemporary culture and building community in parts of the […]
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 […]
Cathedral Charismatic Praise & Prayer Group
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Charismatic Renewal Cathedral Charismatic Praise & Prayer Group All are welcome on Wednesdays, 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul: Neumann Room 1723 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Parking available: Enter the Cathedral lot by 17th Street entrance. Neumann Room is between the rectory and the […]
Ordination of Deacons – Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 AM
Everyone is invited to attend in person the ordination Mass to the Sacred Order of Deacon of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 AM, or to participate prayerfully from home via livestream video on our Facebook page. With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, our five seminarians will take the […]
Bell Ringing Against Gun Violence
Join Us in Raising Awareness Against Gun Violence In a united effort to raise awareness about gun violence in our community, the bells of the Cathedral Basilica will ring for ten minutes, beginning at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 6, 2025. We stand in solidarity with churches and communities around the world during this powerful […]
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 1st Saturday of the month-April 5th 11 AM at Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel in the Cathedral Regular Meetings 3rd Saturday of the Month-April 19th After 5:15 PM Mass at Drexel Hall (Cathedral Basement) Bible Study 4th Tuesday of the month-April 22nd 7 PM at Saint John Neumann Room Join Our Discord! https://discord.gg/k4NYBv2tAH
Major Events of the Canonization
JUBILEE CANLENDAR This year marks a special Jubilee celebrating the canonization of St. Katharine Drexel, a woman of deep faith, tireless service, and a champion for justice. Join us in honoring her legacy with Mass, reflection, and community celebration. Let us come together in gratitude for her life and mission, and be inspired to continue […]
Coffee & Donuts
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 27, 2025 After the 11:00 AM at the Sister Cities Park (across the Cathedral)
Screening of the Cabrini Movie!
Special Screening of the Cabrini Movie! Saturday, May 10 | 1:00 PMCathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul – Drexel Hall Join us for a powerful and inspiring film about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint and a fearless champion for immigrants, orphans, and the marginalized. “Cabrini” tells the extraordinary true story of one […]
