We encourage you to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. John Neumann within the Church of St. Peter the Apostle. Located 10 blocks North of Center City Philadelphia and easy access by public transportation. Spend peaceful time in prayer and contemplation at the Shrine and learn more about St. John Neumann and the Redemptorist charism. The remains of St. John Neumann have been entombed in the Shrine Church since his burial on January 10, 1860. The Redemptorists have now been engaged in Shrine Ministry for over 160 years in Philadelphia. Thousands of pilgrims pass through our doors every year!
St. Peter the Apostle Church is the first Redemptorist Church consecrated in 1847 by Bishop Kendrick in the United States and remains the oldest church the Redemptorists have been ministering in today, in America! The Shrine has recently undertaken two major renovations, in 2014 & 2017, that included an expansion in both projects. We have become over the years a destination for many out-of-town pilgrims who have a devotion to St. John Neumann, along with being a place for retreat for many school children, teachers, religious and Catholics throughout our Diocese and surrounding Dioceses.
We work with each pilgrim group to develop a personalized experience that meets your needs. Depending on how much time you choose to spend at the Shrine as an individual or as part of a group, you can partake in all or some of the following: Mass, Novena Prayers, Relic Veneration, Confession, Rosary, a Tour and Talk in the Church and Shrine, Viewing a 20-minute Testimonial Video re-enacting a local miracle, a Museum Tour, Contemplative Prayer in any part of our Shrine, Gift Shop Visit, and use of our Café for your own Lunch.
You will experience a prayerful, inspiring, and educational experience when you visit!
Pilgrimages:
Monday to Friday
10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Gift Shop and Museum:
Open every day 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Closed on National Holidays
Parking:
Four free lots available for you every day.
Public Transportation:
Bus #47 & #57, Trolley #15 all leave you within the block of the Shrine
The National Shrine of St. John Neumann
1019 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 StJohnNeumann.org
215-627-3080
My God, possess me that I may become a fit instrument of your graces and mercies to the souls you have confided to my care. If you know that success will make me vain, do not, on that account allow me to fail. Humble me in some other way, but do not punish me through those you have confided to me.
My heart is pierced with sorrow when I hear of the loss of one of my sheep. Lord Jesus, have mercy. Permit not that any one of those whom you have entrusted to me should be lost. O my Jesus, I will pray, fast, suffer, and, with the help of your grace, sacrifice life itself.
O Lord, imbue my words with power and healing that they may glorify the truth. As for myself, I am fully satisfied with the labors assigned to me in your vineyard, for I came here to atone for my sins and to win souls for God. Nowhere can a better opportunity be found for doing good. May God grant me the grace to discharge my duties in a worthy and fruitful manner.
O my Jesus, though I am poor in so many ways and so ignorant, I have been chosen as a shepherd to your sheep. Give me an ever-increasing love for those souls redeemed by your Precious Blood, that I may labor at their salvation in wisdom, patience, and holiness. Grant that not one of those you have confided to me may be lost through my fault. O my Jesus, help me to sanctify those committed to my care.
O holy Mother of my Lord, pray for me and for those in my vineyard. Holy guardian angels of these dear ones, teach me how to act toward them to be able to instill into their hearts the maxims of faith and true love of God. Lord, teach me how to live and, if need be, to die, that all may be saved, that all may love and praise you throughout all eternity, that they may also love and cherish your dear Mother.
From Saint John Nepomucene Neumann’s Favorite Prayers: Taken from His Diary
Please visit our website at StJohnNeumann.org to learn about the ways you can help us to continue to provide a peaceful respite in the city for prayer, and to further promote the charism and life of St. John Neumann, a tireless preacher for all.
All are welcome and all are encouraged to visit the Shrine!
Learn more about St. John Neumann before your visit.