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. […]
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 14, 2026 Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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) […]
Ordination of Priests – Saturday, May 16, 2026 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 16, 2026 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 […]
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2026
Cathedral Basilica and Parish Office are closed. 9:00 AM Mass in the Cathedral Chapel Holy Rosary after Mass at the Queen of Apostles Garden behind the Basilica.
Solemnity of Pentecost – Sunday, May 24, 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026 5:15 pm – Extended Vigil Mass in the Cathedral Basilica The Extended Vigil mirrors the Easter Vigil with additional readings to await the promised gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church. Confessions in the Cathedral Basilica at 4:15 PM Sunday, May 24, 2026 8:00 am – Mass in 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 Creating a Catholic Home (a checklist) A Catholic home is far more than a […]
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 […]
Keys and Sword Event
An event of the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul Friday, June 26, 2026
Rosary with St. Katharine Drexel
Join us on Thursdays at 12: 45 PM at the Tomb St. Katharine Drexel
Camp Cornelia
July 20-24, 2026 9 AM -3 PM Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
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 5, 2026. We stand in solidarity with churches and communities around the world during this powerful […]
Philadelphia Cathedral Basilica Young Adults
Rosary GroupMay 2nd at 10 AM Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel Bible StudyTuesday, May 12thMonday, May 18thTuesday, May 26th 7:30 PM, St. John Neumann Room(Backdoor of the Cathedral, One Cathedral Square) Social GatheringSaturday, May 23thPlace: Museum (TBD)Time: TBD Join Our Discord! https://discord.gg/k4NYBv2tAH
Upcoming Events in Honor of Venerable Cornelia Connelly
More Information can be found at www.shcj.org
Seniors Spiritual Gathering
All seniors are invited to join us for a spiritual talk, with fellowship, Prayer, discussion, and refreshments in a welcoming community. Feel free to bring a friend. Presenter: Fr. Mike Davis Topic: Blessing of the Golden Years Date& Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Location: Neumann Room (Back door […]
Consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The year 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. In honor of this occasion, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) are planning two national initiatives. The first is a solemn act of consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in […]
Confirmation for Adults – Pentecost Sunday
THE CONFERRAL OF CONFIRMATION OF ADULTS will take place at the Cathedral Basilica on May 24, 2026 (Pentecost Sunday) at the 11:00AM Cathedral Mass Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the Principal Celebrant To register, CLICK HERE https://form.jotform.com/ODWPhila/confirmation-registration Please remember to scan all baptismal certificates and letters of eligibility and email them to Office for Divine […]
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
One Nation Under GodJuly 2-5, 2026
Holy Rosary
Prayed with the Words of St. Katharine Drexel Thursdays of May at 11:30 AM Via Zoom
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
OBSERVANCE OF THE UNITED STATES CONSECRATIONTO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUSIN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIAON THE OCCASION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATION The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecratethe Nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. PRAYERIn the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, parishes, religious communities, […]
Cathedral Concert – Let Freedom Sing
Let Freedom Sing Praise to the Lord A SACRED MUSIC CONCERT CELEBRATING THE 250th Anniversary of America Date: June 28th, 2026 Time: 3 PM Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul To purchase a ticket, click here View the Flyer

