Ten days of prayer.
Ten days of celebration.
Ten days of powerful intercession.
It’s time to experience what’s possible with God through the intercession of Saint Rita!
Every year, for the past 120 years, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia has gathered people from all walks of life to experience a vibrant community of faith, to honor Saint Rita as a beloved friend who intercedes on their behalf, and to deepen their relationship with God.
Solemn Novena to
Saint Rita of Cascia
Thursday, May 13, 2027 through Friday, May 21, 2027
During the Solemn Novena, Masses are held in the Upper Shrine. Each Mass is followed by the Novena Prayers to Saint Rita and a blessing with her relic.
Thursday, May 13, 2027 through Friday, May 14, 2027
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., & 5:30 p.m.
Confession Times: 10:45 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 15, 2027
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., &
5:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
Confession Times: 10:45 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Mass Times: 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (Healing Mass)
Confession Time: 11:15 a.m.
Monday, May 17, 2027 through Friday, May 21, 2027
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., & 5:30 p.m.
Confession Times: 10:45 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Solemn Feast of
Saint Rita of Cascia
Saturday, May 22, 2027
There are six Masses on the Feast Day this year. Come celebrate with us!
Mass Times:
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Confession Times:
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.
Novena & Feast Day Visitor Tips
There are great options for parking and food this year!
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Cars will be able to drop pilgrims off in front of the Shrine on the Feast Day, and then park in one of our three remote parking lots. In preparation for the Feast Day, you can print parking instructions from 2026 to help you find the closest available lot. A shuttle service will be available all day between the Shrine and the lots. A Google map for the three available lots can be found here.
Two-hour street parking is also available on Broad Street and around the Shrine. If you park in the middle of Broad Street (this is a South Philadelphia quirk) you can park for as long as you like. However, please do not park in a turn-lane or on any striped pavement - you may be ticketed or towed. When looking for parking around the Shrine, please use the utmost caution. -
Visitors from New Jersey can also take the PATCO line into the city. The Shrine is about a mile walk from the stop at 13th & Locust, or you can transfer to the Broad Street Line (BSL) Southbound, ride two stops and get off at the Ellsworth-Federal Station.
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Roses will be available for sale before each Feast Day Mass. The tent will be set up in the front of the Shrine by the entrance to the breezeway. Roses are $2.00 each, and all proceeds benefit the Shrine. Thank you for your generosity!
Roses will be blessed during each liturgy, along with any religious articles you bring or purchase at our Gift Shop.
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Coffee and donuts will be available in the Cascia Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass, with a simple South Philadelphia lunch being served after the 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses. All are welcome to join us!
A couple of food trucks will also be available on Broad Street between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the Feast Day, with seating available in the Cascia Center. -
If you are looking for a place to stay while visiting Philadelphia, here is a list of nearby hotels that you may want to consider:
Cambria Philadelphia Downtown Center City
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City