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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

The mother church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, open to anyone who wants to pray or attend Mass. Its website lists weekend and weekday Mass times and a public phone line.

  • Free
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Faith community: Catholic
  • Spanish

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What they do

Attend Mass in the Basilica or the Cathedral Chapel, including a Spanish Mass on Sunday. The site also lists nine volunteer ministries, from greeters and lectors to music and visits to the sick.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Spanish speakers
Faith
A faith community: Catholic
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Sunday Masses at 8, 9:30 and 11 am (the 11 am Mass is livestreamed), a Spanish Mass at 12:30 pm in the Cathedral Chapel, and a 6:30 pm Mass. Weekday Masses at 7:15 am and 12:05 pm, a Saturday Mass at 12:05 pm, and an anticipated Saturday Mass at 5:15 pm.

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Morning, Daytime, Evening

Cathedral Basilica (at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway)

Address
1723 Race Street
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Come to any Mass on the schedule. To ask about joining or registering, call the parish office at (215) 561-1313 or talk with a priest after Mass..

You can just show up. No sign up needed.

What to expect

Mass is held in the Basilica or the Cathedral Chapel at set times, and a Spanish Mass is offered on Sunday. The site does not say how long Mass runs or where to sit, but greeters are there to welcome and seat people. You do not need to sign up to attend.

Tips for your first visit

  • On Saturdays, Sundays, and Holy Days, visitors can park in the parish lot at 222 North 17th Street.
  • Use the door off the main parking lot, which has the automatic push button.
  • The 11 am Sunday Mass is livestreamed if you cannot come in person.
  • Call the parish office at (215) 561-1313 with questions before you come.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The site has a Welcoming Committee that calls newly registered families, a clear way to register, and Mass open to anyone. It describes no separate class for visitors..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. The site lists no fee to attend Mass, and it does not ask for a donation at Mass.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Partly wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Access notes
Three outside doors have ramps. Only the door off the main parking lot has an automatic push button, and the other doors need someone to open them. The site describes the building as limited for wheelchair access.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.

  • cathedralphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, First step, Contacts, Status, Schedule, Cost, Access
  • archphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location
  • cathedralphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Contacts, Status
  • cathedralphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, Location, First visit tips
  • cathedralphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Roles, What they do
  • cathedralphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step

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