Contact & Location for St Rita's Church
About St Rita's Church
St. Rita’s Church in South Philadelphia is the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia. Founded in 1907 by the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, the shrine is a Roman Catholic community of prayer and worship with a traditional Catholic worship setting. Dedicated to Saint Rita, the shrine serves parishioners, pilgrims, and visitors who come for prayer and devotion in the Upper Shrine and Lower Shrine.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Rita's Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship is traditional Catholic and centered on prayer and worship in the Roman Catholic tradition. Visitor Tips: An elevator provides access to both the Upper Shrine and the Lower Shrine. The shrine office is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or by appointment.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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