A comprehensive guided tour, lead by an experienced and knowledgeable docent, of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains is available after the 10:00 am Sunday Mass on the second Sunday of each month. The duration of the tour is approximately 90 minutes and includes an in-depth treatment of the historical, architectural, artistic, scriptural, ecclesial and theological aspects of the church and support structures.

Individual self-guided tours are welcomed during the hours the Cathedral Basilica is open throughout the day. We invite your visit of the public areas between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday as well as Sunday 11:30 am through 3:30 pm. When visiting while the celebration of Daily Mass is taking place, we invite you to join us in our prayer. Monday through Friday Daily Mass begins at 7:00 am, 11:30 am and 5:15 pm and on Saturday morning Daily Mass begins at 11:30 am. Our Sunday Masses are celebrated on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm, Sunday morning at 10:00 am and in the afternoon at 4:00 pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is also celebrated on Thursday from Noon until 5:00 pm.

Private tours of the Cathedral Basilica including the support and museum areas are led by an experienced and knowledgeable docent, typically 90 minutes in duration and are available for groups of ten or more throughout the year. Families, schools, students preparing for Confirmation, Men’s and Women’s groups and others interested are welcomed.  To schedule, simply call our parish office at 513.421.5354 or email: [email protected]