Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul Reviews

The full smells and bells. The best Mass is 630 PM on Sunday, the Archbishop leads and the Homily is awesome.

Beautiful cathedral. If you have a chance, take the tour below the cathedral.

A Beautiful St Martin DePorre Memorial Mass...Great Singing!

Beautiful place for a wedding. Very large inside and decor was awesome

OMG. It looks like the gorgeous churches I toured in spain

This is my church but besides that it's Beautiful inside! I'm not gonna say nothing else except You need to visit this place if your visiting or live here. The Church is Amazing inside!

This is one of the great Cathedral Basilicas of the East Coast. Even if you're not a Catholic you will want to come in and quietly take in the great work of mid 19th c. craftsmen and artists. It took almost 20 years to build. They don't build them like this any more.
Pope Frances celebrated Mass here in September 2015.
We were here for an evening High Latin Mass and then stayed right across the street at the Hilton.
All Are Welcome in This Place

I like it for the value of finding peace in a rather hectic and bustling city. I'm not nearly as religious as I once was, but to sit inside of this gorgeously built cathedral from 1860 and feel better than when I did at arrival; it's worth it. Mass schedules should be attached to the Google search.

Wow!! This is my first time going there. The Cathedral is beautiful. The program was awesome. Celebrating with Black Catholics from around the region.

Very peaceful place to visit. The artwork and ambiance are very nice. Entry is free and open during the day. I would spend a good amount of time to explore the place and see what it has to offer.

Beautiful Cathedral! We can feel really happy visiting this place since the inside is just very beautiful! I have not attend a mass but I can already say it is a great experience.

This was my church fo many, many years. And I sang in the choir too . I studied at Cathedral School from first grade all the way up to Hollahand High School for girls.

A beautiful cathedral on the parkway. It's generally open and you can visit to see the architecture and artwork while remaining quiet and respectful. I'd highly recommend stopping in quickly to see it if you're in the area.

Called to see if they had any ideas about helping some local elderly be able to get to Mass during the week. They were absolutely no help, and just uninterested. This is why people are moving away from the church. This church had a homily only a few weeks ago matthew 5:42. I guess they don't practice what they preach. I will find another church and my weekly tithing will go with me.

My church. Beautiful. If you're in philly...go for a visit

One of the most beautiful basilicas with beautiful stained glass, large sculptures, and amazing architecture. The outside is deceivingly plain but the inside is something that stirs the soul. A must see for those who visits churches or for anyone!

Beautiful Cathedral in a great location with plenty of parking.

This was the most beautiful church i have ever stepped foot in i have always wanted to see it and when me and my wife went it, it was breathtaking i definitely will never forget this place i loved it

Walk right in and enjoy, no one seems to care and very quite place usually.

Beautiful Basilica in downtown Philly. The entire interior is breathtaking. I went to Mass here which was very prayerful and beautiful. There is not too much traffic or noise, so you can really go to this church to find silence and solitude with God. Churches are supposed to be beautiful sacred spaces like this one.

On the stretch of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City (The Downtown District). Nice welcoming church. When it's cold out come inside for a warm prayer and/or for a mass service. And also when it's hot out come inside for a cool prayer and/or for mass service. They use to have a really nice Bishop, Charles Joseph Chaput OFMCap. He was really cool. Now they have a new Bishop Nelson Jesus Perez.
People there are welcoming at this Parish.

Beautiful Basilica. Celebrated Mass on Sunday morning at 11am and then listened to a free 45 minute tour with history about the building and Philadelphia Diocese. The artistic craftsmen who built this building, windows, murals, and alters are amazing.

Gorgeous cathedral....stunning! If you're in the area do yourself a favor and stop in. You'll be glad you did. Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II have led mass here.

One of the most beautiful churches I have seen. There is always someone waiting to talk to you...its great

If you're Catholic and haven't been to Mass in a while, you'll want to go after a visit. This place is beautiful, peaceful, and inspiring. The guide will offer a tour or let you do a self-tour. It's also nice and quiet so that you can have a moment of reflection.

This is a very beautiful church, both outside and inside! Even if you're not here to worship, the interior is very striking and grand.

Probably the best church in Philly in terms of its architectural beauty inside and out. Definitely a must see if you are staying in downtown Philadelphia.

Beautiful cathedral I had the opportunity to do the Via Crucis, it was a moment that filled me spiritually..

I was here for a wedding and it was the most beautiful U.S. church I have ever been in. The architecture and craftsmanship rival churches and basilica in Europe. The building is large and can easily fit a few thousand people. I highly recommend visiting even if you aren't religious.

Went in to get out of the rain and sat for half an hour in the most beautiful, big, candlelit and comfortable silence.

Such a beautiful place of worship. Very welcoming to all.

Absolutely Beautiful! Everything about the Cathedral is incredible, except the parking during the week. Good luck.

Beautiful Catholic church. There are cameras in different places so you will not miss a event. Handicap accessible

The cathedral is gorgeous inside and out. The audio/ visual equipment is great. But there is no parking available. There is metered parking, but most are not available, even on a Saturday! And the area it's located in is full of one way streets, making it had to access. If you miss a turn, you'll water au least 10 minutes trong you get back on track.

An amazing place of worship with beautiful architectural design.

The liturgy and the music for the greater glory of God is beautiful

What a beautiful church and right in the heart of the city. The architect was 25 when he designed it back in the mid-1800s, making it all the more amazing.

What a pleasant surprise, I think it's the prettiest church I've seen in the United States. The dome and the altar are simply spectacular. It resembles the great Italian churches

A beautiful, spacious but not empty cathedral that pulls your mind to higher things. Many beautiful shrines along the sides. The Solemn Mass here is particularly glorious.

My daughter got married on 7-11-2020 there beautiful church if you are able vist

Beautiful Cathedral and well worth going for a mass