Events
Cathedral Summer Organ Concert Series
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/
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, August 15, 2025 Holy Day of Obligation “The Church believes that the eternal Mystery of Christ, saving us on the cross and risen from the dead, reached back into history and preserved Mary from being conceived with Original Sin. Without Original Sin, Mary was not destined to die. Rather, when her life would end […]
The Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sponsored by the Legion of Mary at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 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 […]
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 […]
Labor Day- September 1, 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025 Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral Chapel at 9:00 am. The Holy Rosary will follow Mass in the Cathedral Chapel. The Cathedral Basilica and the Parish Office are closed on Labor Day. This last of the summer holidays was instituted as a tribute to the American laborers and their contribution […]
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 […]
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 Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy Sunday, July 27, 2025 1:00 PM ─ 3:00 […]
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 […]
7th Anniversary of the translation of St. Katharine’s sacred remains
Saturday, August 2, 2025 12:05 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Join us in prayer and celebration on the anniversary of the translation of St. Katharine’s sacred remains to the home church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! Following Mass, visitors are welcome to join us in Drexel Hall to learn more […]
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
Regular Meetings Sunday, June 15th After 6:30 PM Mass, Neumann Room (Cathedral back door) Movie Night Saturday, June 28th, 2025 After the 5:15 PM Mass, Drexel Hall (Cathedral Basement) Bible Study Monday, June 30th 7 PM at Saint John Neumann Room 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, July 27, 2025 After the 11:00 AM at the Sister Cities Park (across the Cathedral)
Saints Peter and Paul Youth Group
August 15th, 2025 7 PM – 9 PMDrexel Hall
International Exhibit
August 2 & 3,2025
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 […]
