Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283
Our Parishes
The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council works to support the Catholic parishes, schools and lay organizations of South Philadelphia, as well as the many Catholic charities and social services within the city of Philadelphia. Through the support of our parishes and the South Philadelphia community we seek to serve where we are needed; developing parish life, growing lay ministries, providing outreach to the community and raising money and other donations to support our many projects for those in need.
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish
The Council’s official home parish, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish is the location of our monthly meetings, our annual Father McGivney Mass, and the home of our Worthy Chaplain, Rev. James R. Casey.
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass: Tues-Sat 8:30 AM (Lower Church)
Eucharistic Adoration: Mon 8:00–9:00 AM (Lower Church)
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Lower Church)
Sunday: 8:30 AM (Lower Church), 11:00 AM (Upper Church) **
(** Hearing Impaired Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month)
Address: 1121 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Saint Paul Parish & Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church
Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market, Saint Paul Parish is now run by the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova under the leadership of Rev. Paul W. Galetto. Saint Paul’s hosts the South Philadelphia Procession of the Saints between its two churches at the annual Italian Market Festival every May, and is at the heart of our council’s awareness campaign for the cause for sainthood of the Philadelphia Augustinian priest, Father Bill Atkinson. It is also the location of our partner young adult ministry, The MIX.
Formed in 1852 by Bishop John Neumann to meet the spiritual needs of Philadelphia's Italian immigrant community, Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi church housed the first Italian national parish in the United States.
Saint Paul Parish has been officially covered by the San Salvador Council since 2020.
Mass Schedule Saint Paul Church
Daily Mass: 7:30 AM
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Holy Day: 7:30 AM
Mass Schedule Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church
Sunday: 10:00 AM
Vigil of Holy Days: 5:00 PM
St. Paul Address: 923 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Address: 712 Montrose Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
At the heart of our Council’s devotion to our beloved patroness lies the The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia. Covered by the San Salvador Council since 2020, the National Shrine is a South Philadelphia landmark.
Founded in 1907 by the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia is a Roman Catholic community of prayer and worship deeply rooted in Augustinian spirituality. Inspired by the life of Saint Rita of Cascia, an Augustinian saint known as a healer, reconciler, and peacemaker, the Shrine seeks to inspire people from all walks of life to live these virtues as they come to know and encounter God and others.
The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia has been officially covered by the San Salvador Council since 2020.
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM
Address: 1166 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine & Annunciation B.V.M.
In 2016, as part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s consolidation of parish ministries, St. Rita of Cascia Parish was merged with Annunciation BVM, and St. Nicholas of Tolentine entered into a partnership with the newly formed combined parish. In this Parish Partnership, the two churches are connected in many areas of administration and in pastoral leadership, at the same time they remain canonically and financially independent parishes. Fr. Nick Martorano now serves as pastor of both parishes. The Augustinian friars committed to serve this sizable section of the city and all the faithful who participate at the Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, Annunciation BVM, and St. Nicholas of Tolentine. The partnering of these neighboring South Philadelphia communities has strengthened the Catholic presence in the area and assures their continued vitality and sustainability.
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine and Annunciation BVM have been officially covered by the San Salvador Council since December 2023.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Address: 1718 S 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148
Annunciation BVM Address: 1511 S. 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
St. Augustine
St. Augustine's was the first permanent establishment of the Augustinian Order in the United States. Such notables as President George Washington, Commodore John Barry and merchant Stephen Girard contributed to the building funds of the original church on this site.
In the summer of 2024 Fr. Paul Galetto, O.S.A., of St. Paul Parish began serving as Parochial Administrator of St. Augustine’s, and invited the Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council 283 to help serve the parish community there.
Saint Augustine has been officially covered by the San Salvador Council since September 2024.
Saint Augustine Address: 243 N Lawrence St, Philadelphia, PA 19106