Finding the right Mass time is essential for Catholics, whether you’re a regular parishioner or visiting. At the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter And Paul, we offer a variety of Mass schedules to accommodate different needs. Understanding these schedules ensures everyone, including individuals like Peter and Paul who are deeply committed to their faith, can easily participate in Mass. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of our Mass times, confession schedules, and other important liturgical information, helping you plan your visit to our historic church.
Sunday Mass Schedule
Our Sunday schedule includes multiple Mass times in both the Basilica and the Cathedral Chapel, offering flexibility for attendees.
- Sunday Anticipated Mass (Saturday): 5:15 pm in Basilica
- Sunday Masses:
- 8:00 am in Basilica
- 9:30 am in Basilica
- 11:00 am in Basilica (Livestreamed)
- 12:30 pm Spanish Mass in Cathedral Chapel
- 6:30 pm in Basilica
For those unable to attend in person, the 11:00 am Sunday Mass is livestreamed, allowing you to participate from anywhere. This service is particularly helpful for individuals who are homebound or traveling.
Daily Mass Schedule (Monday to Saturday)
For daily Mass, we offer services in the more intimate setting of the Cathedral Chapel.
- Monday to Friday:
- 7:15 am in Cathedral Chapel
- 12:05 pm in Cathedral Chapel
- Saturday: 12:05 pm in the Cathedral Chapel – Miraculous Medal Novena prayers are recited following this Mass.
These daily Masses provide opportunities for weekday worship and reflection, important for many devoted Catholics.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (Confession)
Confession is an important sacrament, and we offer several times throughout the week for Reconciliation in the Cathedral Basilica.
- Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM
- Saturday: 4:15-5:00 PM in Basilica
- Sunday: 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM in Basilica
- Sunday (Spanish): 12:00 PM in Chapel by appointment
These scheduled confession times ensure that the faithful have ample opportunity to receive this sacrament.
Spanish Mass and Sacraments (La Santa Misa en Español y los Sacramentos)
We are proud to offer Spanish Mass and sacraments to serve our Spanish-speaking community.
- La Santa Misa (Spanish Mass): Sundays at 12:30 PM in the Cathedral Chapel. Please check the parish bulletin for Holy Days of Obligation.
- El Sacramento de la Reconciliación o Confesión (Confession in Spanish): Sundays from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM in the Chapel.
For information regarding other sacraments in Spanish, such as Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick, please visit our Spanish Sacraments page.
To schedule a hospital visit, receive Communion, or for Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office at 215-561-1313. Information on Spanish events of interest can be found here.
Accessibility Information
We strive to make our church accessible to everyone.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Our church building has limited handicap accessibility. We have ramps at three exterior entrances, but only the door off the main parking lot has an automatic push button for wheelchairs. Assistance may be needed for other entrances.
We are continually working to improve accessibility for all visitors.
Mass Recordings and Bulletins
- Sunday Mass Recordings: Recordings of livestreamed Masses are available online at https://vimeo.com/channels/catholicphillymass.
- Bulletins:
- CURRENT FULL BULLETIN
- Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 23, 2025)
- Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 16, 2025)
- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 9, 2025)
- Worship Aids archives
- Bulletin archives
Bulletins provide detailed information about upcoming events, readings, and parish news.
Events for Young Adults
Our Cathedral also hosts events for young adults, fostering fellowship and spiritual growth.
- Bible Study: Join us for fellowship and scripture study. Click here for more info.
- All young adult events
We encourage young adults in our community, like Peter and Paul in their younger years perhaps seeking spiritual guidance, to participate in these enriching events.
Find Mass Times Away From Home
If you are traveling, you can easily find Catholic churches and Mass times in the US and abroad at:
These resources are invaluable for Catholics who travel and wish to maintain their Mass attendance.
This comprehensive guide to the Mass schedules at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul ensures that all, from daily attendees to visitors like Peter and Paul, can readily access service times and other essential information for their spiritual needs.
