Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

A seat for the bishop, a home for the diocese, an open door for all

Mission Statement

Our cathedral is a seat for the bishop, a home for the diocese, an open door for all. Believing in the measureless expanse of God’s merciful love, we strive to be a community where relationship with God grows, faith deepens, and Christian hope leads to action in the world.

Core Values

Love • Community • Spirituality • Inclusion • Stewardship


In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.

Download the service leaflet for Sunday, October 25, 2026 by clicking here.


Weekdays: 

Noonday Eucharist on  Wednesday.

Noonday Eucharist on Friday.

If you require weekday pastoral care, please call the Cathedral Office at 215-386-0234.

Learn more about worship and prayer at the cathedral.

Our Statement of Commitment and Action: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Covenant

Here's a video tour including historic images of our holy space.

Upcoming Events

Young Adult Night at the Art Museum

 5:00 p.m.

Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkay

The Cathedral is organizing a Young Adult Night at the Philadelphia Art Museum on Friday, October 30th at 5:30 pm.

The event is “pay what you wish” and registration can be done by clicking here.  Select Friday, October 30th. and the event for 5:00 pm “Pay What You Wish Friday - Daily Entry” and meet other Cathedral members on the Rocky Steps at 5:30. 

Full Details

 

Halloween Celebration: Spooky Music and the Big Screen

 10:00 am

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

Celebrate Halloween at the Cathedral with a fun, children-oriented concert of spooky music performed by Erik Meyer, accompanied by cartoons on the big screen. Selections include favorites such as Toccata & Fugue in D minor, Danse Macabre, and Silent Film comedies. Wiggly guests are welcome (nobody needs to stay seated) – and everyone is encouraged to come in costume.

Full Details

 

All Saints' Sunday Festal Eucharist & Luncheon

 10:00 a.m. - Festal Eucharist

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, The Reverend Carol Anthony, Preacher

Prelude: Stele pour un enfant defunt - Louis Vierne

Anthems:

And I Saw A New Heaven - Edgar Bainton

Glorious in Heaven - Percy Whitlock

Postlude: Fanfare - John Cook

Full Details

 

Get Involved

Whatever brings you to the cathedral community you are most welcome! We'd love to get to know you and help you find your place within our diverse and loving community. Fill out a newcomers form

The best way to belong to the cathedral is to get involved in one of our ministries. To work out where you might fit we have a survey designed to help you find your place of ministry within our community. Fill out the survey

We also encourage members to support the cathedral financially. You can give online here, fill out an online pledge for 2026 here or if you're a pen and paper kind of person, you can download a printable pledge form for 2026 here.

Visit Us or Get in Touch

Please visit us at:

19 S. 38th Street  
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Our mailing address and offices are at:

3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 200 
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone us: 215-386-0234

Email: info@philadelphiacathedral.org

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