Why pilgrims come
Discover what makes Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel a place of pilgrimage
Philadelphia’s cathedral and the shrine preserving the tomb of St. Katharine Drexel, apostle of Catholic education and racial justice.
The sacred connection
People and objects remembered here
These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.
Tomb and shrine
Feast: March 3Tomb and bodily remains · Ecclesiastically documented
Confirm cathedral hours and any group arrangements.What to notice
Look closely at the place and its story
Pilgrimage focus
Philadelphia’s cathedral and the shrine preserving the tomb of St. Katharine Drexel, apostle of Catholic education and racial justice.
Plan before arrival
Check the official custodian for current worship, opening, and access information.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.