Please see our December Events Page for the Basilica Shrine’s Holiday Mass Schedule/Hours and Gift Shop Hours.
Basilica Shrine Hours
| Day | Shrine Hours | Mass | Mass | Novena | Confession | Novena/Benediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8:30-11:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | |||
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. |
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. |
1:30 Confession 2:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday – Friday | 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Private prayer | 12:05 p.m. | Before Mass | ||
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-Conclusion of 12:05 p.m. Mass | 12:05 p.m. |
Spanish-Language Novena and Mass
Rosary | Novena | Mass: 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Additional Scheduled Events
Before Mass Monday through Saturday
In 2025: February 10, April 21, July 21, and October 27 during 12:05 p.m. Mass
Traditional Novena Service with Benediction
Mondays
2:00 p.m.
- Opening Hymn
- Announcements and Favors
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- Novena prayers
- Homily
- Hymn and Offering
- Benediction and Divine Praises
- Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Final Hymn
- Veneration of Sacred Relic of Saint Catherine Labouré
Mondays
Lower Shrine Crypt Chapel
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
No reservations are required.
Gift Shop Hours
THE GIFT OF LIGHT
Receive hope and peace through the meditative prayer request of a vigil candle.
Candles are symbolic prayer offerings to remember a deceased love one, request a special intention, or commemorate an event. Vigil candles at the Shrine represent a spiritual pilgrimage or prayer devotion through the intercession of Mary and her Miraculous Medal.
Directions
A secure parking lot (at Magnolia St. and Chelten Avenue) is available for all guests. Buses are welcome.
The Shrine is also easily accessible by Philadelphia public transportation: Suburban train or the Chestnut Hill East train from the Jefferson stop in Center City Philadelphia Northbound to the Chelten Avenue / Germantown stop. Exit the train station, turn left and walk 3 blocks to the Shrine. Bus #26 or K go directly to Shrine from the station.
The address of the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is 500 East Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Accessibility
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is a wheelchair-accessible venue. Please call 215-848-1010 or message us via https://miraculousmedal.org/visit-us/visit-form/ to request more information about accessibility.