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 […]
Music in your neighborhood – The Glory of the String Qyortet Botessini & Dvorak
A new initiative between the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Artcinia to bring the performing arts to our parishes. Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Join us for this concert as Artcinia and the Archdiocese launch a new relationship with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to bring the […]
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 […]
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 29, 2025 Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, May 28, 2025 5:15 PM – Vigil Mass in the Cathedral Chapel with Liturgical Music 7:00 PM – Vigil Mass in Spanish in the Cathedral Chapel (Misa de Vigilia en la Capilla de la Catedral) […]
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 Pray your way to a happier wife Sunday, June 22, 2025 1:00 PM ─ […]
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 […]
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-May 3rd 11 AM at Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel in the Cathedral Regular Meetings 2nd Sunday of the Month-May 11th After 6:30 PM Mass, Neumann Room(Cathedral back door) 3rd Sunday of the Month-May 17th Movie Night After the 5:15 PM Mass at Drexel Hall (Cathedral Basement) Bible Study […]
Coffee & Donuts
Sunday, May 25, 2025 After the 11:00 AM at the Sister Cities Park (across the Cathedral)
Keys and Sword
Friday, June 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Cocktail Reception & Dinner Music & Entertainment Black Tie Optional Complimentary Parking at the Cathedral Jƣn Us The Logan Philadelphia Hotel | One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Annual Philadelphia Pro-Life Mass
Saturday, June 7th, 2025