Within the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, you will find the tomb of Saint Katharine Drexel, a place of prayer and pilgrimage honoring a woman who gave her life completely to Christ and to the service of others.
Whether you come for a few quiet moments of prayer, to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist, to bring a group on pilgrimage or retreat, or to spend time discovering the Cathedral and its sacred art, we welcome you!
COME TO PRAY
COME TO MASS
COME AS A PILGRIM
COME TO LEARN
COME TO CELEBRATE
Spend time before Saint Katharine’s tomb and entrust your intentions to her intercession.
Participate in the Eucharistic life of the Cathedral Basilica.
Bring your parish, school, family, or organization for a meaningful pilgrimage experience.
Discover Saint Katharine’s life, spirituality, mission, and legacy.
Join us for the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel, the Solemn Novena, and other Shrine events.
A Place of Pilgrimage & Retreat
A pilgrimage is more than a journey to a destination. It is an opportunity to step away from the ordinary rhythm of life and make room for God. At the Shrine, you are invited to pray at Saint Katharine’s tomb, learn about her life and mission, and reflect on the ways God may be calling you to greater faith, courage, generosity, and service.
You may come with a specific intention. You may come in thanksgiving. You may come seeking guidance. Or you may simply come because something in Saint Katharine’s story has touched your heart.
Whatever brings you here, we welcome you! The Shrine welcomes parishes, schools, religious communities, families, and Catholic organizations to join us on pilgrimage, retreat, or for a tour. We encourage groups to contact the Shrine in advance so that we can help you plan a meaningful visit.
Discover Saint Katharine’s Philadelphia
Philadelphia was Saint Katharine’s birthplace and remained deeply connected to her story. Her family’s faith, her early experiences of service, her connection to the Cathedral, and the beginnings of her vocation all belong to the story of this city. Today, her sacred remains rest here once again.
A visit to the Shrine offers the opportunity to encounter not only the saint, but the places and people that helped shape her remarkable life.
Visit the Cathedral Basilica
Your visit to the Shrine is also an invitation to discover the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Take time to pray, experience the Cathedral’s sacred art and architecture, and reflect on the generations of Catholics who have worshipped here.
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