Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

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

Holy Week Schedule

Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday

March 29, 10 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist

Chrism Mass - Tuesday in Holy Week

March 31, 10 a.m.

Holy Eucharist & Stations of the Cross

April 1, Noon

Liturgy of Maundy Thursday

April 2, 7 p.m.

Liturgy of Good Friday

April 3, Noon

Great Vigil of Easter

April 4, 5 p.m.

Easter Day

April 5, 10 a.m.

In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.

Download the leaflet for Sunday, March 22 here.

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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

Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday

 10:00 am - Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist

The Very Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher

This service of the Holy Eucharist features a festive beginning with blessing of the palms and procession reenacting Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem amidst the happy cheers of the crowds then shifts to a poignant and dramatic presentation of the Gospel account of the arrest, trial and crucifixion of Jesus.

Anthems:

Like as the hart - Herbert Howells

Steal Away and Pray - Spiritual, arr. John Work

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Tuesday in Holy Week - Chrism Mass

 10:00 am

The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, Presider & Preacher

The Right Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez invites the clergy and people of the Diocese of Pennsylvania to gather at the Cathedral for the annual Chrism Mass.

During this sacred liturgy, the Bishop will consecrate the sacred chrism and bless the holy oils to be used in the sacraments throughout the Diocese in the coming year. Clergy will also renew their ordinations vows. The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn liturgies of the church year.  This ancient tradition reflects the unity of the Diocese under the ministry of the Bishop.

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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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