Catholic pilgrimage guide · United States

Philadelphia,
American saints and immigrant devotion.

Pray at the tombs of St. Katharine Drexel and St. John Neumann, then continue to St. Rita and the Miraculous Medal.

4 sacred places3 devotional areas1–2 day journeys

Two saints’ tombs

Drexel and Neumann

The cathedral and Redemptorist shrine tell complementary stories of education, immigration, and pastoral mission.

Suggested journeys

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1 day

A focused day through the city’s principal shrine, saint, and Catholic-history destinations.

Day 1 · MorningCathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of St. Katharine DrexelBegin with prayer and enough time for the principal sacred place.
Day 1 · Late morningNational Shrine of St. John NeumannContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · AfternoonNational Shrine of St. Rita of CasciaContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · Late afternoonBasilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.

2 days

A slower pilgrimage that makes room for worship, historic context, and the sacred places beyond the central landmark.

Day 1 · MorningCathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of St. Katharine DrexelAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · MiddayNational Shrine of St. John NeumannAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · AfternoonNational Shrine of St. Rita of CasciaAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MorningBasilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.