Faith community
St. Monica Parish
A Catholic parish at 17th and Ritner Streets in South Philadelphia with Sunday Masses at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 am and a Saturday vigil at 5 pm.
- Free
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Catholic
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What they do
Come to Mass, or join a parish group. The Senior Citizens Group (ages 55 and up) meets Mondays at 1 pm from September to June in the Senior School cafeteria. Other groups include the Holy Name Society, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and RCIA for adults who want to join the Church. Call the rectory at 215-334-4170 to ask about any of them.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Faith
- A faith community: Catholic
- Who is there
- All ages
When and where
Sunday Masses at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 am. Saturday vigil Mass at 5 pm and Saturday Mass at 8:30 am. Weekday Mass at 6:30 am when school is in session and at 8:30 am. Saturday confession 4 to 4:45 pm. Eucharistic adoration on Mondays 9 am to 3 pm, September to May.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Times
- Morning, Evening
Church (17th and Ritner Sts.)
- Address
- 17th and Ritner Sts.
- Part of the city
- South
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Come to a Sunday Mass at 8:30, 10 or 11:30 am, then call the rectory at 215-334-4170 about the Senior Citizens Group or RCIA..
You can just show up.
What to expect
Mass is free and open to anyone, so you can come to a Sunday service without signing up. The rectory answers questions about groups, and many of them meet from September to June, so fall is a natural time to start.
Tips for your first visit
- Confession at St. Monica is on Saturdays from 4 to 4:45 pm; at St. Edmond it is the Saturday after First Friday from 3 to 3:45 pm.
- Eucharistic adoration at St. Monica runs Mondays from 9 am to 3 pm, September through May.
- Call the rectory first to confirm meeting days, since many groups on the site have no listed times.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Mass is open to anyone, and the parish gives a main phone number for groups such as RCIA, though the site has no welcome page..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Mass is free to attend.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: saintmonicaparish.net Source: archphila.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: saintmonicaparish.net, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: saintmonicaparish.net, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-334-4170 Source: archphila.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: saintmonicaparish.net, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: saintmonicaparish.net, seen October 8, 2026
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.
- archphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Summary, Schedule, Location, Contacts, Status
- archphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
- saintmonicaparish.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step, Contacts
- saintmonicaparish.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status
- saintmonicaparish.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Contacts
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