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		1 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta	2 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta	3 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta, Feast of Pope Saint Gregory VIII All Day - Feast of Pope Saint Gregory VIII Today is the feast of Pope St Gregory the Great (c. 540 AD–604 AD). Gregory was born into the old Roman aristocracy after the fall of the Western Empire and rose to become Prefect of Rome, one of the highest civil offices in the city. Then, astonishingly, he abandoned public life, gave generously to the… Feast of Pope Saint Gregory VIII	4 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta, Angola: Foot Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Maxuma All Day - Angola: Foot Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Maxuma Pilgrimage of Faith walk to Muxima Shrine in Angola. See our blog article for details. Angola: Foot Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Maxuma, Feast of St. Rose of Viterbo All Day - Feast of St. Rose of Viterbo Her tomb is here in Viterbo...also the location of the first Papal Conclave Feast of St. Rose of Viterbo, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	5 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta, Feast of Saint Mother Theresa All Day - Feast of Saint Mother Theresa Today in the optional Memorial of Saint Mother Theresa......Her tomb is here in India Feast of Saint Mother Theresa, Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian All Day - Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian Saints Cornelius (d. 253) and Cyprian (190-258) were two friends in the service of Christ and his Church. Cornelius, a Roman, was the twenty-first Pope during the reign of the Emperor Gallus and Volusian. He had to oppose Novatian, the first anti-pope, who believed that apostates who repented could not be forgiven. Helped by St.… Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian
6 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta	7 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta, Pope Leo will celebrate Mass in the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel All Day - Pope Leo will celebrate Mass in the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass in the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel on the eve of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 7. Pope Leo will celebrate Mass in the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel	8 The Great Siege of Malta All Day - The Great Siege of Malta In 1565 the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. At dawn on May 18, 1565, a massive Ottoman armada of nearly 200 ships appeared off Malta, carrying up to 40,000 troops. Sent by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to destroy the Knights Hospitaller, this sparked the legendary… The Great Siege of Malta, Annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Miremer All Day - Annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Miremer Held on the Feast of the Nativity in La Garde Freinet, France Annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Miremer, Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary All Day - Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8, commemorates the birth of the Virgin Mary in the Catholic, Orthodox, and some Anglican traditions. It’s one of the oldest Marian feasts, likely dating back to the 5th century, with its origins tied to the dedication of The Church of Saint… Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, National Holiday in Meritxell pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Meritxell All Day - National Holiday in Meritxell pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Meritxell It is a national holiday here and an annual pilgrimage to the Shrine National Holiday in Meritxell pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Meritxell	9 Anniversary of the Galveston Hurricane All Day - Anniversary of the Galveston Hurricane The deadliest hurricane ever to hit the U.S.A. occurred on Sept 9, 1900 Anniversary of the Galveston Hurricane, Feast of Saint Peter Claver All Day - Feast of Saint Peter Claver Peter Claver was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú, Spain, who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, Colombia, and ministry to African Americans. He was known by some as "slave to the slaves". Here is his shrine. Feast of Saint Peter Claver, Saint Louis, Missouri: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen 8:00 am - Saint Louis, Missouri: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen Cardinal Luis Tagle, Papal Representative of Pope Leo XIV, will celebrate the Mass of Beatifiation of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in St. Louis. Beatification in the Catholic Church is a recognition of the holiness of life of Archbishop Sheen and of his intercession from Heaven. Archbishop Sheen was known… Saint Louis, Missouri: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen	10 Feast of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino All Day - Feast of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Nicholas is Patron Saint of the souls in Purgatory. He is also considered the patron saint against epidemic disease and against fires. Although his liturgical celebration was not kept in the 1969 revision of the General Roman Calendar, he is still recognized as one of the Saints of the Roman Catholic Church. You can read… Feast of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino	11 9/11 Terror Attacks.. The Catholic Memorial at Ground Zero All Day - 9/11 Terror Attacks.. The Catholic Memorial at Ground Zero Catholic Memorial at Ground Zero 9/11 Terror Attacks.. The Catholic Memorial at Ground Zero, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	12 Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary All Day - Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary In 1683, the Ottoman Empire, under Grand Vizier Kara Mustapha Pasha, laid siege to Vienna, threatening to break through into Central Europe. By September of that year, the city of Vienna had been besieged by soldiers of the Ottoman Empire for two months. The defenders were vastly outnumbered — about 81,000 defenders against 130,000 Ottoman troops.… Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Battle of Vienna All Day - The Battle of Vienna On September 12, 1683, the army of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, including the legendary Winged Hussars, and the troops of the Holy Roman Empire, under the command of the King Jan III Sobieski, defeated the Ottoman army near Vienna - saving Europe from Muslim domination. The Battle of Vienna
13	14 Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross All Day - Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross In 335 AD, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (also called the Church of the Resurrection) in Jerusalem was dedicated. Tradition tells us that Helena, in the company of St. Macarius, bishop of Jerusalem, found three crosses buried beneath a pagan temple. After unearthing the crosses, she held each one up to a sick woman.… Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross	15 Feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa All Day - Feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa Saint Catherine of Genoa (born Caterina Fieschi Adorno; c. 1447 AD – September 15, 1510 AD) was an Italian Catholic mystic, wife, and servant of the sick and poor, renowned for her profound spiritual experiences and practical charity. Here is her church and tomb in Genoa Feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa	16 Feast of Saint Olav All Day - Feast of Saint Olav Here is the Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. Feast of Saint Olav	17 Feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine 12:00 am - 1:00 am Feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine St. Robert Bellarmine was an Italian Jesuit Cardinal known for his crucial role in the Catholic Counter-Reformation, his eloquent defenses of Church doctrine, and his logical approach to countering Protestantism through his famous Disputationes and catechisms. He was also the advisor to several Popes, involved in revising the Vulgate Bible, and served as Archbishop of… Feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen All Day - Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen Hildegard of Bingen OSB, also known as the Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages Here is the story of Hildegard of Bingen and her shrine. Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen	18 Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino All Day - Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino Known for his ability to levitate, he is Patron Saint of air travelers. His tomb and body are on display here in Osimo, Italy. Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	19 Feast of Our Lady of La Salette All Day - Feast of Our Lady of La Salette Here is the shrine in La Salette, France. Feast of Our Lady of La Salette
20 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time All Day - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time	21 Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle All Day - Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle You can find his relics here in the Cathedral in Salerno, Italy Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle	22 Feast of Saint Padre Pio All Day - Feast of Saint Padre Pio You will find his shrine here in San Giovanni Rotondo in Italy. Feast of Saint Padre Pio, Feast of the Theban Martyrs All Day - Feast of the Theban Martyrs Although soldiers of the Roman Empire, they refused to annihiate their fellow Christians and were therefor martyred for the faith. The abbey named for them is here in Switzerland.. Feast of the Theban Martyrs	23 Encounter Fulton Sheen on the eve of his beatification 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Encounter Fulton Sheen on the eve of his beatification Join Arthur Brooks, Tammy Peterson, Msgr. Roger Landry, Sr. Dede Byrne, and Catholics from across America for a landmark day of talks, prayer, Mass, adoration, and fellowship. Long before his cause was opened, Sheen prophesied that America needs a saint — an American saint. More than a saint who lived in America, Fulton Sheen was… Hilton St. Louis Frontenac 1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac, Misouri 63131 U.S.A. View Location Encounter Fulton Sheen on the eve of his beatification	24 Feast of Our Lady of Rocamadour All Day - Feast of Our Lady of Rocamadour Known as the Shrine of the Black Virgin, Rocamadour is located in France. You can read the story of Our Lady of Rocamadour here. Feast of Our Lady of Rocamadour, Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham All Day - Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham Here is the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham, Beatification of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen 8:00 am - 9:00 am Beatification of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Thu • Sep 24, 2026 • 8:00 AM The Dome at America's Center, Saint Louis, MO Doors will open at 8 am for the Sheen Expo along with Adoration and Confession. The Pre-Mass Show with Concert and Discussions will begin at 10 am. This is not a free event...tickets must be purchased. Beatification of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen	25 Feast of Saint Finn Barr All Day - Feast of Saint Finn Barr Celebrated especially in Ireland at Finn Barr's Oratory Feast of Saint Finn Barr, First Day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France All Day - First Day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France Pope Leo XIV’ s forthcoming trip to France, which marks the first official Papal state visit to the country in 18 years, is expected to attract more than 1 million people, according to the Bishops’ Conference of France (CEF).The Pope will also visit the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, continuing a papal tradition begun by Pope… First Day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	26 Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian All Day - Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian The church dedicated to them in Rome...one of the churches of the Roman Forum Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Second Day of Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France All Day - Second Day of Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France Crowds will gather in the French capital today for an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde. At least 500,000 people are expected along the Champs-Élysées and near the Arc de Triomphe, an area Leo will cross in the popemobile, organizers said. The Mass will be shown on 42 giant screens along the avenue. That… Second Day of Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France
27 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time All Day - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity… 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feast of Mary, Star of the Sea All Day - Feast of Mary, Star of the Sea Our Lady Star of the Sea, Stella Maris or Mary or Star of the Sea has become a much loved title and devotion especially in many Catholic coastal communities. As the Mother of Jesus, Mary was His precious guide and constant companion. As our Mother she is also our guide.Just as the constellations guided the… Feast of Mary, Star of the Sea, Feast of Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris) All Day - Feast of Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris) This title is given to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Lady, Star of the Sea is the patroness of the Netherlands as well as Hawaii. It is also the name given to the Apostleship of the Sea (officially named Stella Maris), a Catholic apostolate providing pastoral, practical and spiritual support to seafarers via their port… Feast of Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris), Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul All Day - Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul Here is his shrine in Paris. Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, Third day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France All Day - Third day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France Today, Pope Leo XIV travels to Lourdes, where he will celebrate the Eucharist at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. Third day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France	28 Death Anniversary of Louis Pasteur All Day - Death Anniversary of Louis Pasteur Louis Pasteur was a devout Catholic whose work in germ theory resulted in the process of pasteurization, saving countless lives. He died in Saint-Cloud (near Paris), following multiple strokes, on September 28, 1895, at the age of 72. His tomb is here in Paris in the Institut Pasteur, which he founded. Death Anniversary of Louis Pasteur, Feast of Saint Wenceslaus All Day - Feast of Saint Wenceslaus His tomb and relics here in Prague. Feast of Saint Wenceslaus, Fourth Day of Pope Leo VIV's Apostolic visit to France All Day - Fourth Day of Pope Leo VIV's Apostolic visit to France Today Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at Metz Cathedral in Metz, France. Pope Leo is expected to deliver a speech on Europe’s roots, peace and unity at a conference center named for Robert Schuman, a French statesman regarded as one of the Founding Fathers of European integration. Schuman, a Catholic, was declared “venerable” in… Fourth Day of Pope Leo VIV's Apostolic visit to France	29 Feast of Saint Michael & the Archangels (Michaelmas) All Day - Feast of Saint Michael & the Archangels (Michaelmas) The Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, or Michaelmas, is celebrated on September 29th in Western Christianity and November 8th in Eastern Orthodoxy, honoring the Archangel Michael, who is known as the leader of heaven's armies. Traditionally it was a time to cultivate courage to face the coming colder, darker days. It is rooted… Feast of Saint Michael & the Archangels (Michaelmas)	30 Feast of Saint Jerome All Day - Feast of Saint Jerome Saint Jerome (c. 347–420 AD) was best known for his Latin translation of the Bible, the Vulgate, which became the standard text for the Catholic Church for centuries. Born in Stridon (modern-day Croatia or Slovenia), he studied in Rome, mastering Latin, Greek, and rhetoric. Initially drawn to a secular life, he converted to Christianity and… Feast of Saint Jerome

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Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

National Holiday in Meritxell pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Meritxell

Anniversary of the Galveston Hurricane

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Saint Louis, Missouri: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen

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Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Battle of Vienna

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Feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa

Feast of Saint Olav

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ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

Feast of Our Lady of La Salette

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle

Feast of Saint Padre Pio

Feast of the Theban Martyrs

Encounter Fulton Sheen on the eve of his beatification

Feast of Our Lady of Rocamadour

Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham

Beatification of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

Feast of Saint Finn Barr

First Day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France

ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian

Second Day of Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feast of Mary, Star of the Sea

Feast of Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris)

Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul

Third day of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic visit to France

Death Anniversary of Louis Pasteur

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