Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
8 Catholic churches in Philadelphia with Christmas Eve services, with addresses, maps and each church's own schedule. Times appear as churches post them for 2026.
More churches in Philadelphia with Christmas Eve services
These churches held Christmas Eve services last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so we link to each church's own page. We check again every week.
St. Monica Church (Saint Monica Parish)
CatholicSouth Philadelphia
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
2422 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. John the Evangelist
CatholicCenter City
2026 times not posted yet
21 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Charles Borromeo Church
CatholicGraduate Hospital
2026 times not posted yet
902 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
CatholicLogan Square
2026 times not posted yet
Parish office: 215-561-1313.
222 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Matthew Parish
CatholicMayfair
2026 times not posted yet
3000 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christ the King Church
CatholicMorrell Park
2026 times not posted yet
3252 Chesterfield Rd, Philadelphia, PA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Old St. Joseph's Church
CatholicSociety Hill
2026 times not posted yet
The children's choir sang at the afternoon Mass in 2024.
321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Edmond Church (Saint Monica Parish)
CatholicSouth Philadelphia
2026 times not posted yet
2130 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Philadelphia
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in Philadelphia?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Catholic church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Catholic churches in Philadelphia hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 8 Catholic churches in Philadelphia. None have posted 2026 times yet; we add them as each church posts.
When do churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post between late November and mid December. We check every church on this page each week and add 2026 times as soon as they appear on the church's own page.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.
Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?
Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.
Is this page connected to any church or faith?
No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.
How can a church add or correct its listing?
Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Philadelphia?
Yes. We list Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Christ the King Church, Old St. Joseph's Church and St. Charles Borromeo Church in Philadelphia.
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Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Times come only from each church's own website or official page, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so please confirm with the church before you go. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com and we will update within 24 hours.