Planning to attend Mass at the magnificent Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia? This guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of the Mass schedules, confession times, and accessibility information to help you plan your visit. Whether you are a local parishioner or a visitor to Philadelphia, find all the essential details you need right here.
Mass Schedule
The Cathedral Basilica offers a variety of Mass times throughout the week to accommodate different schedules.
Weekend Masses:
- Saturday (Sunday Vigil): 5:15 PM (Basilica)
- Sunday:
- 8:00 AM (Basilica)
- 9:30 AM (Basilica)
- 11:00 AM (Basilica) – Livestreamed
- 12:30 PM Spanish Mass (Cathedral Chapel)
- 6:30 PM (Basilica)
Weekday Masses:
- Monday to Friday:
- 7:15 AM (Cathedral Chapel)
- 12:05 PM (Cathedral Chapel)
- Saturday: 12:05 PM (Cathedral Chapel) – Followed by Miraculous Medal Novena prayers.
For those traveling, you can easily locate Catholic churches and Mass times in the US and worldwide through these helpful resources:
Sacrament of Penance (Confession) Schedule
Confessions are heard within the Cathedral Basilica, offering convenient times for reconciliation:
- Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM
- Saturday: 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM (Basilica)
- Sunday: 9:00 AM (Basilica) and 5:30 PM (Basilica)
- Sunday (Spanish): 12:00 PM (Chapel) – By appointment
Spanish Mass and Sacraments (Misa en Español y Sacramentos)
The Cathedral Basilica is pleased to offer services in Spanish:
- 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: Sacramentos en Español.
To arrange a hospital visit, Communion for the sick, or Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office at 215-561-1313.
Explore Spanish language events and activities at: Liturgias y Actividades en Español.
Accessibility
The Cathedral Basilica strives to be welcoming to all. Wheelchair accessibility is available through three exterior entrances with ramps. The entrance from the main parking lot is equipped with an automatic push button for wheelchairs. For other entrances, assistance may be needed to open doors for wheelchair access.
Stay Connected
Recordings of Sunday Masses livestreamed from the Cathedral are available online for you to watch anytime: Catholic Philly Mass Recordings.
For the latest updates and information, including bulletins and events for young adults, please refer to the following links:
- Current Bulletin: CURRENT FULL BULLETIN
- Worship Aids Archives: Worship Aids archives
- Bulletin Archives: Bulletin archives
- Young Adult Events: Young adult events
We hope this information is helpful in planning your visit to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. We welcome you to join us for Mass and experience the beauty and spirituality of this historic Philadelphia landmark.
