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2025 Graduation Information

Baccalaureate Mass:

• June 3, 2025.
• 6:30 PM - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul.
• 1723 Race St, Philadelphia, PA.
• Each eligible senior receives two tickets for the Baccalaureate Mass.
• There are limited parking spaces. Please plan accordingly.
• Students must be at the Cathedral no later than 6:00 PM. Students report to the Chapel. Admission is by ticket only. The doors to the Cathedral will open at 6:00 PM.
• All guests must enter the Cathedral from the front doors only. No one will be admitted without a ticket. 
• The 2 ticket limit is set to ensure that all parents have seats. There are no extra tickets available for Baccalaureate Mass. 
• Mass will be live-streamed for those additional family members who wish to participate from home. The link will be sent on the morning of the Baccalaureate Mass.

Graduation/Commencement:

• June 4, 2025.
• 10 AM - Cardinal O'Hara Turf
• Each eligible senior will receive six tickets for the Commencement Exercises.Two tickets will be for seating on the field. Four tickets will be for seating in the home stands.
• Admission is by ticket only. No one will be admitted without a ticket. No one will be admitted onto the field once the graduation has begun; even with a ticket. You must have the original ticket; a photo will not be accepted for entrance.
• A form will be sent on or around May 23, 2025 to request handicapped seating. These tickets are part of your 6 ticket count, not in addition.
• Graduates must be in the Cardinal O’Hara High School Gym no later than 9:00 AM. The gates to the stadium open at 9:15 AM for guests.
• No fat heads, posters or balloons are permitted in the stadium.
• Bathrooms and water stations will be provided throughout the stadium.