Ask Saint Katharine Drexel, an American-born saint, to intercede to God on your behalf.
Experience the beauty and solemnity of the Shrine at the Cathedral Basilica as a pilgrim, retreatant, or visitor.
Support the mission of the Shrine by helping us promote the story and virtues of Mother Drexel’s life.
“If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and them. Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and fear nothing.”
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Welcome from the Rector
On August 2, 2018, Saint Katharine Drexel’s sacred remains were translated from the Motherhouse of the Community she founded, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, to the Cathedral Basilica. Read the full welcome letter by the rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Fr. Dennis Gill.
Shrine Hours
Monday through Friday:
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Perpetual Novena to
Saint Katharine Drexel
Each Thursday following
the 7:15 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Masses