This annual initiative serves as the principal fundraising effort for the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel,
the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel will celebrate its annual Keys and Sword Gala with an evening of cocktails, dinner, music, and fellowship at The Logan Philadelphia Hotel.

Friday, June 28, 2024
6:00 p.m.
The Logan Philadelphia Hotel
One Logan Square 
Philadelphia, PA 19103 

This annual fundraiser and dinner aims at building a culture of financial support to provide for the extraordinary needs of the Cathedral Basilica and the Cathedral Parish.

Those interested in supporting this initiative can purchase sponsorships by visiting: https://ksphila.org/sponsor. Ad space in the 2024 program book can also be purchased by visiting: https://ksphila.org/program-book. 

Black-tie attire is optional, and guests will receive complimentary parking available at the Cathedral.

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Editor’s Note: The Keys and Sword Gala is a ceremony honoring Catholics who demonstrate outstanding fidelity to the Church and the Gospel. Formerly, a Keys and Sword Award was presented by the Cathedral Parish to acknowledge a member of the religious or civic community recognized for extraordinary commitment to the Gospel and selfless dedication to others. The award given was designed by Robert F. McGovern.

Previous recipients of the Keys and Sword Award include the Cathedral’s longest-tenured rector, Monsignor James J. Howard, Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, Past President of Neumann University, Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s religious community, the Missionaries of Charity, and Mr. Robert Sims, a dedicated leader in the archdiocese for many years.

To learn more about the Keys and Sword Gala, please visit https://ksphila.org/.

For more information on the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel, please visit http://cathedralphila.org/.

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Contact:

Ellen J. Gallagher
Communications Coordinator
215-587-3747 (office)