National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia to Celebrate Solemn Feast Day of Saint Rita of Cascia

Every year, for the past 117 years, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia has gathered people from all walks of life to experience a vibrant community of faith, to honor Saint Rita as a beloved friend who intercedes on their behalf, and to deepen their relationship with God.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on the feast day of Saint Rita of Cascia.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
10:00 a.m.
National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
1166 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146

The full schedule of Mass times on the feast day of Saint Rita of Cascia is listed below.

Mass Times:

8:00 a.m.
Celebrant: Reverend Joseph Murray, O.S.A.

10:00 a.m.
Celebrant: Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

12:00 p.m.
Celebrant: Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America

3:00 p.m.
Celebrant: Most Reverend William Koenig, Bishop of Wilmington

5:00 p.m.
Celebrant: Reverend Anthony Pizzo, O.S.A.

7:00 p.m.
Celebrant: Reverend Robert Hagan, O.S.A.

Confession Times:

9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

# # #

Editor’s Note: For more information about the feast day of Saint Rita of Cascia, please visit https://www.saintritashrine.org/feast-day. For more information about the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, please visit https://www.saintritashrine.org/.

Background on the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

The mission and ministries of the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia are deeply rooted in and inspired by the life of Saint Rita of Cascia. Having experienced Christ’s healing presence in the face of violence and death that touched her family, Saint Rita bore the gospel message of reconciliation and peace to the wounded world around her. In doing so, she became a friend to humanity, lifting people to new life in the love of God.

Founded in 1907 by the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia is a Roman Catholic community of prayer and worship deeply rooted in Augustinian spirituality. Inspired by the life of Saint Rita of Cascia, an Augustinian saint known as a healer, reconciler, and peacemaker, the Shrine seeks to inspire people from all walks of life to live these virtues as they come to know and encounter God and others.

As we deepen awareness of the message and life of Saint Rita, as well as the ministry of the Shrine locally, nationally, and internationally, we desire to grow as a place of prayerful pilgrimage, transforming sacrament, and compassionate pastoral services of encounter.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia
ArchPhilly
ArchPhilly