Upcoming Events @ the Shrine
Father's Day Novena
Looking for a special way to honor your father and other father-like figures in your life? We invite you to join us in prayer for our annual Father’s Day Novena, Sunday, June 15, 2025 through Monday, June 23, 2025!
If you would like to enroll your loved ones in our annual Father’s Day Novena, please call the Shrine Office at 215-546-8333, or visit our donation portal and include the names of your loved ones in the “comment” section. We look forward to praying for and with you throughout this powerful period of intercession.
Saint Rita, heroic in sacrifice, pray for us!
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
We invite you to join us in the Upper Shrine at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of Trinity Sunday on
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Juneteenth Schedule
In observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Shrine will close after the 12:00 p.m. daily Mass. We will reopen for our Summer hours on Friday, June 20, 2025. There will be no afternoon Confessions on Juneteenth. Our sacramental schedule for the day will be:
8:00 a.m. Mass (Lower Shrine Chapel)
10:45 a.m. Confessions (Lower Shrine)
12:00 p.m. Mass (Upper Shrine)
Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also close early on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Have a blessed and happy Juneteenth!
Shrine to Shrine: A Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
Calling all Pilgrims of Hope!
Throughout this Jubilee Year, we are encouraged to not only welcome pilgrims to our Shrine, but to go on pilgrimage ourselves. Even our best intentions can be thwarted by the realities of life, so to make things easier for you, we’ve arranged a few different pilgrimage opportunities for the rest of this Jubilee Year.
Our first stop: the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann!
Click the link to learn more and to register for the trip.
Saint Rita and Saint John Neumann, keep praying for us!
Independence Day Schedule
In observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Shrine Chapel. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Saturday, July 5, 2025. There will be no Confessions on Independence Day.
Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Have a blessed and happy Fourth of July!
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Don’t forget that Friday, August 15, 2025 is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and have three opportunities to attend Mass at the Shrine:
8:00 a.m. Mass (Lower Shrine Chapel)
12:00 p.m. Mass (Upper Shrine)
5:30 p.m. Mass (Lower Shrine Chapel)
Solemn Feast of Saint Augustine
We invite you to join us at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of the Solemn Feast of Saint Augustine on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Mass will be offered at 8:00 a.m. in the Lower Shrine Chapel and 12:00p.m. in the Upper Shrine.
Saint Augustine and Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Labor Day Schedule
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1, 2025, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Upper Church. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be offered on Labor Day.
Please also note that on Sunday, August 31, 2025, the Shrine, Shrine Office and Gift Shop will close immediately after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Have a blessed and happy Labor Day weekend!
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Women's Conference
Join Catholic women from the greater Philadelphia area for a day of fun, friendship, faith formation, and prayer at the 2025 Catholic Women’s Conference. This year’s theme is “Women on Mission: The Feminine Genius in the New Apostolic Age.” Throughout the day, the focus will be the beauty of the feminine genius and the unique position of Catholic women, transformed by Christ, to bring the light of the Gospel to a society that no longer knows it needs Him. The Shrine will also be sponsoring a table at the conference! So, consider joining us on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. Tracks are available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Early sellout is expected.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Shrine to Shrine: A Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.
You’re invited to join the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia and faithful from throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a special pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The cost to reserve your seat on our chartered bus is $35 per person. We hope that you will be able to join us!
To learn more or to sign up for this pilgrimage, visit our information page.
40 Hours Devotion for Pope Leo XIV
Join the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia and the Sisters of Life for 40 Hours of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, June 13, 2025. Each day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the Lower Shrine Chapel. The intention of the 40 Hours will be for Pope Leo XIV and his pontificate. We hope to see you there!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
The Solemnity of Pentecost
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth!
We invite you to join us in the Upper Shrine at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of Pentecost Sunday on
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Knights of Columbus Clothing Drive
The San Salvador Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding their annual Spring Clothing Drive in front of the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia on Saturday, June 7, 2025 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All donations raised are for the men, women, and children served by their partner ministries throughout the City of Philadelphia. Acceptable donations include:
New and gently used men's, women's, and children's clothing (all sizes)
Men's and women's underwear and socks (NEW ONLY)
Towels and Sheets
Men's belts
New and gently used shoes (no sandals)
Desk/Bedside lamps and end tables
Strollers
New socks, underwear and men’s belts are of particular need. They will also be accepting donations of new toiletries and gift cards on behalf of their ministry partners at the St. Paul Parish Homeless Ministry.
In-kind donations of new diapers and baby supplies for the Spring Diaper Drive can also be dropped off during this collection day.
Any questions please contact the Knights: kofcsouthphilly@gmail.com
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
We invite you to join us every Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Whether you stay for a few moments, or you commit to a full hour, please prayerfully consider stopping by the Lower Shrine Chapel. All are welcome!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
We invite you to join us every Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Whether you stay for a few moments, or you commit to a full hour, please prayerfully consider stopping by the Lower Shrine Chapel. All are welcome!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Don’t forget that Thursday, May 29, 2025 is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. We will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, and will offer three opportunities to attend Mass at the Shrine:
8:00 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Mass
5:30 p.m. Mass
Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Shrine Chapel. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. There will be no Confessions on Memorial Day.
Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Have a blessed and happy Memorial Day weekend!
2025 Solemn Feast Day
Solemn Feast Day of Saint Rita of Cascia
Thursday, May 22, 2025
There are six Masses on the Feast Day this year.
Come celebrate with us!
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8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., & 7:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.
In addition to Mass and Confession, make sure to buy roses, stop by the Gift Shop, and enjoy a delicious meal served in the Cascia Center!
May Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our third Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
We invite you to join us every Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Whether you stay for a few moments, or you commit to a full hour, please prayerfully consider stopping by the Lower Shrine Chapel. All are welcome!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Mother's Day Novena
Looking for a special way to honor your mother and other mother-like figures in your life? We invite you to join us in prayer for our annual Mother’s Day Novena, Sunday, May 11, 2025 through Monday, May 19, 2025!
If you would like to enroll your loved ones in our annual Mother’s Day Novena, please call the Shrine Office at 215-546-8333, or visit our donation portal and include the names of your loved ones in the “comment” section. We look forward to praying for and with you throughout this powerful period of intercession.
Holy Mary, Mother of pure love, pray for us!
April Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our third Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
During this liturgy, we will pray for Saint Rita’s healing intercession, and everyone present will receive a special blessing with Saint Rita oil. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Divine Mercy Sunday
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
We invite you to join us at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Upper Shrine
2025 Week of Giving
Forming good, virtuous habits takes time. With your financial and prayerful support, we are confident that the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia will be able to continue the important work entrusted to us. To learn more about our 2025 Annual Appeal and to make a donation, visit our Week of Giving page.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Tolle Lege Day
Come Together With One Mind and One Heart on Thursday, April 24, 2025!
To kick off the Shrine’s annual Week of Giving, we invite you to participate in the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova’s “Tolle Lege Day!” This day of giving for the Augustinian Friars takes place every year on April 24th, the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Augustine! In fact, this is why the giving day is called Tolle Lege Day! “Tolle lege” means “take up and read,” and these are the words that moved Saint Augustine to pick up the Scriptures and find his way to faith and ultimately to his Conversion.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Shrine will join with other Augustinian ministries to come together with one mind and one heart to celebrate and bring awareness to the Augustinian charism, and all those who share in it. Every gift matters, no matter the size!
For more information and to make a donation that will support the Shrine and our Week of Giving initiatives, visit our Tolle Lege Day donation page.
And, be sure to join us live on Facebook at 7:00 p.m. on Tolle Lege Day for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Augustinian ministries in South Philadelphia! The Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova will be sitting down with Jonathan Jerome (the Shrine’s Executive Director), John Green (A.D.R.O.P.’s Executive Director), and Fr. Bob Guessetto, O.S.A. (Augustinian Friar and Assistant Shrine Director) to chat about each of their ministries. You won’t want to miss it!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed; let us then feast with joy in the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia!
We invite you to join us at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord on
Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Upper Shrine
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 8:00 p.m.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
We invite you to join the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia on Holy Saturday for our celebration of the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter.
On this holy night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, which marks Christ's passage from death to life. Therefore, the Easter Vigil does not correspond to the usual Saturday evening Mass and its character is unique in the cycle of the liturgical year. To learn more, visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s website.
**The Easter Vigil Mass will begin in the Cascia Center plaza at 8:00 p.m.
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Friday, April 18, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
We invite you to join the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia on Good Friday for our commemoration of the Lord’s Passion.
On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. In the solemn ceremonies of Good Friday, in the Adoration of the Cross, in the chanting of the 'Reproaches,' in the reading of the Passion, and in receiving the pre-consecrated Host, we unite ourselves to our Savior, and we contemplate our own death to sin in the Death of our Lord. To learn more about Good Friday, visit this article by Catholic News Agency.
Stations of the Cross
Join us at 3:00 p.m. in the Upper Shrine on Good Friday for the Stations of the Cross.
All are welcome!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
We invite you to join the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia as we begin the Sacred Paschal Triduum on Holy Thursday with our commemoration of the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
With this Mass, celebrated in the evening of the Thursday in Holy Week, the Church begins the sacred Easter Triduum and devotes herself to the remembrance of the Last Supper. At the supper on the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of bread and wine, gave them to the apostles to eat and drink, then enjoined the apostles and their successors in the priesthood to offer them in turn.
This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the Eucharist, that is, of the Memorial of the Lord's Passover, by which under sacramental signs he perpetuated among us the sacrifice of the New Law. The Mass of the Lord's Supper is also the memorial of the institution of the priesthood, by which Christ's mission and sacrifice are perpetuated in the world. In addition, this Mass is the memorial of that love by which the Lord loved us even to death. To learn more, visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s website.
**The Shrine’s altar of repose will be available in the Cascia Center for private prayer and solemn adoration until 11:00 p.m.
Pray Your Way Tuesday
The Upper and Lower Shrines will stay open late on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 for anyone who desires a space for personal prayer, silence, meditation, or the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the midst of Holy Week. All are welcome!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
An Evening of Sacred Music
Join us on Monday of Holy Week, Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Shrine for an evening of Sacred Music. Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber’s "Rosary Sonata" will be played on the cello, with hymns for Holy Week offered by the choir and visiting soloists. All are welcome to attend as we enter ever more deeply into the Paschal Mystery.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
We invite you to join the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia as we begin Holy Week for our commemoration of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | Saturday Vigil Mass with Solemn Procession
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | Sunday Mass with Solemn Procession
Palms will be distributed at both Masses. Please also note that both our 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass and our 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass will begin in the plaza outside the Cascia Center (or inside the Upper Shrine vestibule if it is raining). We will then process together into the Shrine, utilizing the side doors, front doors, and elevator. If you would prefer to stay in the church and not be a part of the procession, you will still be able to hear the Gospel reading and opening prayer, but you will not see the procession until it reaches the Shrine.
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Stations of the Cross
Join us immediately following the 12:00 p.m. Mass in the Upper Shrine each Friday of Lent for the Stations of the Cross.
All are welcome!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
We invite you to join us every Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Whether you stay for a few moments, or you commit to a full hour, please prayerfully consider stopping by the Lower Shrine Chapel. All are welcome!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!