Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

About this church

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and a landmark place of Catholic worship, prayer, art, music, sacramental life, and archdiocesan celebrations. Its central Philadelphia location welcomes parishioners, commuters, pilgrims, and tourists. English and Spanish Masses, frequent weekday liturgies, reconciliation, livestreaming, and limited tours make the building both an active parish church and a destination for visitors.

Saturday anticipated Mass begins at 5:15 p.m. Sunday Masses are at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Basilica; Spanish Mass is at 12:30 in the chapel. The 11:00 Mass livestreams, and from October through May the third-Sunday 11:00 Solemn Mass includes sung Latin Propers and Ordinary. Weekday Mass is Monday through Friday at 7:15 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.; Saturday Mass is 12:05. Reconciliation is offered at published weekday and weekend hours. A guided tour may follow the 11:00 Sunday Mass, but tours are limited and canceled when baptisms or other events intervene, so visitors should email ahead. Federal holidays restrict access to the chapel for the 9:00 Mass.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, livestream, and cathedral resources · Complete Mass and reconciliation schedule · Visitor hours, tours, and holiday access · Cathedral history and identity

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