Events


Cathedral Concert Series

Cathedral Basilica Christmas Concert December 8, 2024 at 3 pm  VoxAmaDeus December 20, 2024 at 7 pm 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 the door or at: https://cathedralphilaconcerts.org/ […]


Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thursday, August 15, 2024 “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 on earth she would […]


The Divine Mercy Chaplet

We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet each Friday at 3:00 P.M. y 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 […]


Eucharistic Processions – Eucharistic Revival

For the duration of the three-year Eucharistic Revival, we are planning for the Cathedral Parish the following three Eucharistic Processions each year: 2022 – 2023 Sunday, June 19, 2022 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday, November 20, 2022 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Sunday, April […]


Labor Day- September 2, 2024

 Monday, September 2, 2024 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 Brown Scapular Sunday, July 28, 2024 1:00 PM ─ 3:00 PM 1st Presenter: Ramona Milburn* 2nd Presenter:  Deacon James Mahoney* For over four hundred years the wearing of the Brown Scapular was […]


6th Anniversary Celebration of the Translation of the Relics of Saint Katharine Drexel

Friday, August 2, 2024 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 […]


Mission Appeal – PRELATURE OF HUANCANE PERU on August 10-11

On Saturday, August 10th and Sunday 11, Fr. David O’Connor, an Irish priest ministering in Peru, will speak at all the masses and make an appeal for the missions in Huancané, Peru. This new Catholic Diocese was established in 2019 by Pope Francis to serve many poor Catholics in a remote part of Peru. It […]


Men’s Study Group

The Men’s Study Group starts on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023.  We will meet for one hour on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in Drexel hall at 7 PM beginning on September 27th.Below is a video I came across with some very good insights on getting men back into the Church.We would encourage […]


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 […]


Rosary with St. Katharine Drexel

Join us on Thursdays at 12: 45 PM at the Tomb St. Katharine Drexel


Cornelia’s Summer Reading Club

Join us via Zoom on Saturdays from 11 AM – 12 PM


THAT MAN IS YOU! BECOMING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART

TMIY – THAT MAN IS YOU! BECOMING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART An honest look at the pressures and temptations facing men in today’s culture. That Man Is You! seeks to transform men who will be capable of transforming homes and society. Eight-minute introductory video: One-hour sessions, Wednesday at 6:30am (ability to leave anytime […]