Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel at her Holy Shrine within the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

12:05 p.m. (Sung Mass)

7:00 p.m. (Evening of Song and Prayer)

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Evening of Song and Prayer will feature the writings of Saint Katharine Drexel mixed with traditional and contemporary Christian worship music. Vocalists from across the Archdiocese are invited to join the choir for this event. Vocalists should reference the following link for sign-up information and rehearsal times: www.SaintKatharineDrexelShrine.com/Events.

The Solemn Novena to Saint Katharine Drexel began on Sunday, February 23, 2020. The Novena is prayed following all Masses at the Cathedral Basilica through to March 2.  A link to the Novena is provided below for those who would like to pray the Novena at home: https://www.saintkatharinedrexelshrine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Solemn-Novena-Prayers-Saint-Katharine-Drexel.pdf.

Background Regarding Saint Katharine Drexel

Saint Katharine Drexel was canonized on October 1, 2000. She is the second American-born person ever to be canonized. Born into tremendous wealth as part of the Drexel family, she gave up her life of privilege to found the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1891. She dedicated her life to serve the needs of African Americans and Native Americans, and inspired so many women, who joined the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, to follow her example.

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Editor’s Note: For more information on the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel at the Cathedral Basilica, please see the website, https://www.saintkatharinedrexelshrine.com/.

Contact: Alyssa McFadden

Communications Assistant

215-587-3747 (office)