Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral
Address
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone
(215) 561-1313Website
cathedralphila.orgAbout Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, rises along Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City. Construction began in 1846 under Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick and was completed in 1864; the basilica houses the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel and hosts daily Mass twice each weekday alongside five Sunday Masses — including a Spanish-language celebration — welcoming both parishioners and visitors under the rectorship of Father Dennis Gill.
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The parish offers Mass 17 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11 AM and 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
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Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
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Young Adult Ministry
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Bible Study
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral? ▼
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 6:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral? ▼
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral confession times: Sunday 9 AM - 9:30 AM, 12 PM - 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 6 PM; Monday 11:30 AM - 12 PM; Tuesday 11:30 AM - 12 PM; Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12 PM; Thursday 11:30 AM - 12 PM; Friday 11:30 AM - 12 PM; Saturday 4:15 PM - 5 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral? ▼
Yes, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:15 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:15 AM, 12:05 PM.
Where is Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral located? ▼
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral is located at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 12:35 PM - 1:30 PM.
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