Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Jubilee Year as a time to renew ourselves as Pilgrims of Hope. We invite you to visit The Basilica Shrine, which has been designated a sacred space by the Archbishop of Philadelphia, for our Lenten events. You can also visit us this year alone, with your family, or as part of a group pilgrimage or retreat.

Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 5
Ashes distributed during the 9a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Masses

Soup and Bread Reflections
Every Wednesday, March 12–April 16
Following the 12:05 p.m. Mass
Reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel over a light meal with Fr. John Kettelberger, CM.

Mary’s Way of the Cross–Stations of the Cross
Every Friday, March 7–April 11
Following the 12:05 p.m. Mass

Perpetual Novena/Mass
Monday, March 10 12:05 p.m.
Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Solemnity of St. Joseph
Wednesday, March 19
12:05 p.m. Mass

Perpetual Novena/Mass
Monday, April 14, 12:05 p.m.
Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Note: The Basilica Shrine will be closed from Thursday, April 71 to Saturday, April 19. It reopens on Easter Sunday, April 20.

A special Jubilee Indulgence is available for those visiting the Basilica Shrine this year who fulfill the requirements of the Church.