Upcoming Events @ the Shrine
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!
November 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, November 15, 2026 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!
2027 Mass Book Opening
Mark your calendars and get ready to join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for the opening of our 2027 Mass Book!
Do you have someone you want to remember or celebrate?
For just $10, you can have a Mass offered for a loved one or friend at the Shrine. Specific dates fill up quickly, so be sure to make plans to join us on this special day!
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!
Welcome Social for Guilherme Lopes
Come for the donuts, stay for the fellowship!
Join us as we warmly welcome Guilherme Lopes, our new Shrine Director, to the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee, and fellowship as we gather together to celebrate this new chapter and extend our heartfelt welcome. We look forward to sharing this special time of fellowship with you.
Gui Lopes has spent more than ten years helping people and Catholic communities grow in faith, leadership, and service. Before joining the Shrine, he served as Director of Campus Ministry at Neumann University, where he worked closely with students, staff, and university leaders to nurture their Catholic identity and create opportunities for prayer, formation, service, justice, and belonging. He previously led campus ministry at Cabrini University and served as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Salesians of Don Bosco, accompanying communities across the East Coast and Canada. Gui holds a Doctor of Ministry in Ecumenical Studies from Catholic Theological Union, as well as master’s degrees in Pastoral Studies and Criminal Justice from Loyola University New Orleans and Desales University respectively. At the heart of his ministry is a desire to listen well, bring people together, and help others recognize and share in God’s gifts.
October Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our second Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, October 18, 2026 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!
Columbus Day Schedule
In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, the Shrine will close after the 12:00 p.m. daily Mass. We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. There will be no afternoon Confessions on Columbus Day. 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 Monday, October 12, 2026.
Have a blessed and happy Columbus Day!
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!
Wedding Music Open House
Discover the beauty of celebrating your Sacrament of Marriage at the Shrine!
Couples who are planning to get married at the Shrine, or considering the Shrine as an option for their sacramental marriage, are invited to listen to our wedding music offerings in the Upper Shrine, meet our Wedding Cantors and Instrumentalists, speak with Wedding Coordinator and Director of Sacred Music, ask questions about necessary paperwork, and more!
There is no cost to attend, and couples are welcome to bring their parents, family members, members of the bridal party, and friends. We look forward to welcoming you and helping you begin planning a beautiful and prayerful celebration of your sacramental marriage at the Shrine.
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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!
September Healing Mass
Do you find yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, or emotionally burdened?
We invite you to join us for our first Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, September 20, 2026 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!
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!
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!
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!
Independence Day Schedule
In observance of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, and on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in the Lower Shrine Chapel. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass both days and will reopen for 4:00 p.m. Confessions and the Vigil Mass on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, and on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of the holiday.
Have a blessed and happy Fourth of July!
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!
Farewell Social for Jonathan Jerome
You’re invited to join us in the Cascia Center on Sunday, June 28, 2026 for a social following the 10:00 a.m. Mass as we celebrate our outgoing Executive Director, Jonathan Jerome, and wish him well as he concludes his ministry at the Shrine. There will be an opportunity to thank him for his impact on the Shrine community over the past 6.5 years. In addition to great company, delicious donuts and hot coffee will be served. We hope to see you there!
Saint Rita, keep praying for us!
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 21, 2026 through Monday, June 29, 2026!
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!
Juneteenth Schedule
In observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, the Shrine will close after the 12:00 p.m. daily Mass. We will reopen for our normal hours on Saturday, June 20, 2026. 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 Friday, June 19, 2026.
Have a blessed and happy Juneteenth!
Corpus Christi Procession
Join Faithful Philadelphia - a coalition of more than 25 Catholic parishes, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, and congregations of religious men and women who are committed to offering public witness to Gospel values - for a Corpus Christi procession on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Eucharistic procession will begin at Annunciation BVM Parish at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at the Shrine by 12:00 p.m. for daily Mass. All are welcome to join us for this special opportunity to honor the centrality of the Eucharist in our faith, as well as to celebrate the diverse parts of South Philadelphia that make up the Body of Christ. To learn more, visit:
The 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, May 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, 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 26, 2026. 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 25, 2026.
Have a blessed and happy Memorial Day weekend!
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, May 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
2026 Solemn Feast Day
Solemn Feast Day of Saint Rita of Cascia
Friday, May 22, 2026
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 final Healing Mass of this novena cycle on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, O.S.A. will serve as the celebrant and homilist.
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!
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Don’t forget that Thursday, May 14, 2026 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