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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	10 Feast of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino All Day - Feast of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino 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 will find the tomb of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino here in Italy. 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 By September of 1683, the city of Vienna had been besieged by soldiers of the Ottoman Empire for two months. On September 12, 1683 the Polish King, John III Sobieski, defeated the Ottomans in the battle of Vienna. The battle was fought by the Holy Roman Empire (led by the Habsburg monarchy) and the Polish–Lithuanian… Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
13	14	15 Feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa All Day - Feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa 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 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 His tomb and body on display 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	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	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	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, Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France All Day - Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make an Apostolic Journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026, according to an announcement from the Director of the Holy See Press Office. This visit will be the first time a Pope has traveled to France on an official Papal state visit since Pope Benedict XVI in… Pope Leo XIV 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 Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France All Day - Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make an Apostolic Journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026, according to an announcement from the Director of the Holy See Press Office. This visit will be the first time a Pope has traveled to France on an official Papal state visit since Pope Benedict XVI in… Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France, Feast of Saint FinnBarr All Day - Feast of Saint FinnBarr Spelled several different ways, we celebrate his Feast today. Feast of Saint FinnBarr, 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
27 Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France All Day - Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make an Apostolic Journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026, according to an announcement from the Director of the Holy See Press Office. This visit will be the first time a Pope has traveled to France on an official Papal state visit since Pope Benedict XVI in… Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France, 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	28 Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France All Day - Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make an Apostolic Journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026, according to an announcement from the Director of the Holy See Press Office. This visit will be the first time a Pope has traveled to France on an official Papal state visit since Pope Benedict XVI in… Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France, 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	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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Catholic Land Movement Annual National Conference

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Feast of Pope Saint Gregory VIII

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Angola: Foot Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Maxuma

Feast of St. Rose of Viterbo

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

The Great Siege of Malta

Feast of Saint Mother Theresa

Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian

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Pope Leo will celebrate Mass in the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel

The Great Siege of Malta

Annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Miremer

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

Feast of Saint Peter Claver

Feast of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

9/11 Terror Attacks.. The Catholic Memorial at Ground Zero

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

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

Feast of Saint Catherine of Genoa

Feast of Saint Olav

Feast of Saint Robert Bellarmine

Feast of St. Hildegard of Bingen

Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino

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

Feast of Our Lady of La Salette

Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle

Feast of Saint Padre Pio

Feast of the Theban Martyrs

Feast of Our Lady of Rocamadour

Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham

Feast of Saint Finn Barr

Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France

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

Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France

Feast of Saint FinnBarr

Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian

Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France

Feast of Mary, Star of the Sea

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

Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul

Pope Leo XIV Apostolic visit to France

Death Anniversary of Louis Pasteur

Feast of Saint Wenceslaus

Feast of Saint Michael & the Archangels (Michaelmas)

Feast of Saint Jerome

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