Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

A seat for the bishop, a home for the diocese, an open door for all

Mission Statement

Our cathedral is a seat for the bishop, a home for the diocese, an open door for all. Believing in the measureless expanse of God’s merciful love, we strive to be a community where relationship with God grows, faith deepens, and Christian hope leads to action in the world.

Core Values

Love • Community • Spirituality • Inclusion • Stewardship


In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.

Download the service leaflet for Sunday, November 8, 2026 by clicking here.


Weekdays: 

Noonday Eucharist on  Wednesday.

Noonday Eucharist on Friday.

If you require weekday pastoral care, please call the Cathedral Office at 215-386-0234.

Learn more about worship and prayer at the cathedral.

Our Statement of Commitment and Action: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Covenant

Here's a video tour including historic images of our holy space.

Upcoming Events

Gun Violence Prevention with CeaseFire PA

 11:30 am -12:15 pm

Liem Azar Cathedral Center

Join us on Sunday, November 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. to learn more about the work of CeaseFire PA with their CEO Adam Garber. CeaseFire PA works to end Gun Violence around the Commonwealth through advocacy, resources, and relationship building.

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"Ingathering Sunday"

 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

Ingathering Sunday" will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8th. It  is typically observed in the fall at which time congregants bring their pledges forward as a commitment of financial support for the upcoming year In the Christian context, "Ingathering Sunday" invites congregants to reflect on the ways they have been blessed and to respond by investing in their church's ministries.

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The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral The Rev. Jeremy O'Neill, Preacher

You are cordially invited to worship with us on the 24th Sunday after Pentecost.  Coffee hour and fellowship time follows.

Prelude: Even Song & Andante Grazioso - Kate Emma Boundy

Anthems:

Sinnuh, Please don't let his Harves; Pass - Eugene Simpson

This Little Light of Mine - Moses Hogan

Postlude: In Dir ist Freude - Johann Sebastian Bacch

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Get Involved

Whatever brings you to the cathedral community you are most welcome! We'd love to get to know you and help you find your place within our diverse and loving community. Fill out a newcomers form

The best way to belong to the cathedral is to get involved in one of our ministries. To work out where you might fit we have a survey designed to help you find your place of ministry within our community. Fill out the survey

We also encourage members to support the cathedral financially. You can give online here, fill out an online pledge for 2026 here or if you're a pen and paper kind of person, you can download a printable pledge form for 2026 here.

Visit Us or Get in Touch

Please visit us at:

19 S. 38th Street  
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Our mailing address and offices are at:

3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 200 
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone us: 215-386-0234

Email: info@philadelphiacathedral.org

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