Welcome to the Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul! We are delighted to provide you with our schedule for Mass, Confession, and other services. Whether you are a regular parishioner or a visitor to Philadelphia, we invite you to join us for worship in this historic and beautiful basilica.
Basilica Mass Schedule
Our Mass schedule offers several opportunities throughout the week and weekend to attend service within the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Cathedral Chapel.
Sunday Mass Schedule
- Sunday Anticipated Mass (Saturday): 5:15 PM in the Basilica
- Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM in the Basilica. The 11:00 AM Mass is also livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
- Sunday Spanish Mass: 12:30 PM in the Cathedral Chapel
- Sunday Evening Mass: 6:30 PM in the Basilica
Weekday Mass Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- Weekday Masses: 7:15 AM and 12:05 PM in the Cathedral Chapel
Saturday Mass Schedule
- Saturday Mass: 12:05 PM in the Cathedral Chapel, followed by Miraculous Medal Novena prayers.
For those traveling or away from home, you can find Catholic churches and Mass times at CatholicMassTime.org and Masstimes.org.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (Confession)
Confessions are heard in the Cathedral Basilica at the following times:
- Monday to Friday: 11:30 AM
- Saturday: 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM in the Basilica
- Sunday: 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM in the Basilica
- Sunday (Spanish Confession): 12:00 PM in the Chapel by appointment.
Spanish Mass and Sacraments
We offer services in Spanish to cater to our Spanish-speaking community:
- Spanish Mass (La Santa Misa): Sundays at 12:30 PM in the Cathedral Chapel. Please check the parish bulletin for Holy Days of Obligation.
- Spanish Confession (El Sacramento de la Reconciliación o Confesión): 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 Sacramentos en Español.
To schedule a hospital visit, receive Communion at home, or for Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish office at 215-561-1313. For Spanish events and activities, please see Liturgias y Actividades en Español.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Please note that while we strive to be accessible to all, our historic building has some limitations for wheelchair accessibility. We have ramps at three exterior entrances. However, only the entrance off the main parking lot is equipped with an automatic push button for wheelchair access. Other doors require assistance to open for wheelchair access.
Bulletins and Sunday Mass Recordings
Stay updated with the latest news and readings by accessing our weekly bulletins:
- Current Full Bulletin
- Bulletin Archives
Recordings of our Sunday Masses that are livestreamed from the Cathedral are available online at Catholic Philly Mass Recordings.
Ministry and Volunteer Opportunities
We encourage you to share your time and talents by volunteering in our parish ministries. For more information on ministry and volunteer opportunities, please contact the Parish office at 215-561-1313 or explore Ministry and Volunteer Opportunities.
We hope to welcome you to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul soon.
