Events
Cathedral Summer Organ Concert Series
Organ Summer Concert Location: The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th St. & the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Complimentary Parking: use the entrance on 17th St. GPS address 222 N. 17th St. Tickets may be purchased at: Free Admission For additional information visit: https://cathedralphila.org/cathedral-music/
Baby Bottle Drive – Legacy of Life Foundation
CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER & PAUL SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2025 at every Sunday Mass, including the anticipated Mass Join us to walk with mom’s in need and support the Legacy of Life Foundation’s annual Baby Bottle Drive at the Basilica. September 20-21 come hear an associate of the Legacy of Life Foundation share how you […]
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 Sacrament of Penance, in the Cathedral Basilica at 9:00 AM & 5:30 PM (The Cathedral Choir will sing this Liturgy, including movements from the Duruflé Requiem Mass and sung choral anthems) Join us in the Commemoration of 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 Why do Catholics do that? Sunday, September 28, 2025 1:00 PM ─ 3:00 PM […]
Catechetical Sunday – September 21, 2025
On Saturday, September 21, 2025 our parish will have an observance of Catechetical Sunday.All catechists are invited to the 5:15 PM Anticipated Mass, for the blessing of our Parish Catechists.Pews will be reserved on the cathedral side for the catechists and their families. “Always be ready to give an explanation…for a reason for your hope” I Peter […]
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 […]
Centenary Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Therese – Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Pauland the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel in Philadelphia invites you to attend“A Map of the Way of Confidence and Loveof St. Thérèse of Lisieux”Everyone is welcome Saint Thérèse in 1888, aged 15
Blessing of Animals – Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, 2025
Blessing of Animals, which will take place on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, at 10:30 AM & 4;30 PM outside in front of the Cathedral Chapel. All are invited!
Torresdale Reading Club
Thursdays in August and ended on September, 25th – 7 p.m., ET, Via Zoom Every Thursday evening in August and September, we will be meeting via Zoom to talk about the book Saint Katharine: The Life of Katharine Drexel and tackling questions about her legacy and how it can guide our faith journey.
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
Concert for the Jubilee of Saint Katharine Drexel’s 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
Sunday, September 21, 2025 After the 11:00 AM at the Sister Cities Park (across the Cathedral) Please note that there will be no gathering scheduled for August
Saints Peter and Paul Youth Group
September 19th, 2025 7 PM – 9 PMDrexel Hall
Ecumenical Service for the Jubilee Year Commemoration of the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
Date & Time: Monday, October 6, 2025 • 7:00 PMLocation: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Join Christians from across the region in a unified act of worship and thanksgiving as we commemorate 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea—a defining moment in the life of […]
Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir
September 20, 2025 10 AM – 12 Noon Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Holy Rosary
Pray the Holy Rosary for Peace in the World You are warmly invited to pray the Holy Rosary with others for peace in the world at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on: Sunday, October 5, 2025Holy Hour begins at 5:30 PMConfessions will be available during the Holy HourSunday Mass will follow at […]
Blessing of Parish Catechists
Celebrating Catechetical Sunday 2025 Join us in honoring those who serve in the ministry of catechesis! Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025Time: 5:15 PM Anticipated Mass📍 Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul In celebration of Catechetical Sunday—observed this year on September 21, the XXV Sunday in Ordinary Time—our parish will offer a special Blessing […]
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
