Finding the right time for Mass can be essential for both regular parishioners and visitors. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia offers a comprehensive schedule of services to accommodate various needs and preferences. Whether you are planning your weekend or seeking a weekday service, understanding the Mass schedule ensures you can participate in worship seamlessly.
Weekend Mass Schedule
The Cathedral Basilica provides multiple opportunities for Mass on weekends, starting with the anticipated Mass on Saturday evening:
- Saturday Anticipated Mass: 5:15 pm (Basilica)
Sunday offers a range of times to fit different schedules:
- Sunday Mass:
- 8:00 am (Basilica)
- 9:30 am (Basilica)
- 11:00 am (Basilica) – Livestreamed here
- 12:30 pm Spanish Mass (Cathedral Chapel)
- 6:30 pm (Basilica)
Weekday Mass Schedule
For those seeking daily Mass, the Cathedral Basilica offers services throughout the week:
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Monday to Friday:
- 7:15 am (Cathedral Chapel)
- 12:05 pm (Cathedral Chapel)
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Saturday:
- 12:05 pm (Cathedral Chapel) – Miraculous Medal Novena prayers recited following the 12:05 pm Mass.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (Confession)
The opportunity for Confession is available throughout the week:
- Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM (Cathedral Basilica)
- Saturday: 4:15-5:00 PM (Basilica)
- Sunday: 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM (Basilica), 12:00 PM in Spanish (Chapel by appointment)
Spanish Mass and Sacraments
For the Spanish-speaking community, services are offered in the Cathedral Chapel:
- La Santa Misa (Spanish Mass): Sundays at 12:30 PM. For Holy Days of Obligation, please check the parish bulletin.
- El Sacramento de la Reconciliación o Confesión (Spanish Confession): Sundays from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM in the Chapel.
For information regarding other sacraments such as Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick in Spanish, please visit: Sacramentos en Español
To schedule a hospital visit, receive Communion, or for the Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office at 215-561-1313. For upcoming events of interest in Spanish, see: Liturgias y Actividades en Español
Accessibility
The Cathedral Basilica is committed to welcoming all. Wheelchair accessibility is available through three exterior entrances with ramps. The entrance off the main parking lot is equipped with an automatic push button for wheelchairs. Other entrances may require assistance to open doors for wheelchair access.
For those traveling or away from home, you can find Catholic churches and Mass times in the US and abroad at:
Recordings of Sunday Masses livestreamed from the Cathedral are available online at: https://vimeo.com/channels/catholicphillymass
For the latest updates and full details, including bulletins and worship aids, please visit the Cathedral Basilica’s website.
