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September feast days and pilgrimages.

Explore the saints, Marian observances, and sacred anniversaries connected with destinations in the Catholic Tourist catalog.

60 observances62 connected destinations

September

60 observances

Marian feast and major sanctuary pilgrimage

Feast of Our Lady of Covadonga

The feast of the Nativity of Mary is the sanctuary’s principal annual celebration and a major Asturian pilgrimage day; verify the current program and road controls.

Marian pilgrimage feast

Feast of Our Lady of Good Health

The annual festival traditionally begins with the flag hoisting on August 29 and culminates on September 8; verify the current program.

apparition anniversary

Anniversary of the fifth apparition at Fátima

September 13 remembers the fifth 1917 apparition at Cova da Iria and its call to persevere in the Rosary, prayer for peace, and prudent sacrifice; it is distinct from the May 13 feast.

Marian pilgrimage anniversary

Anniversary pilgrimage of Our Lady of Las Lajas

The sanctuary identifies September 16 with the apparition tradition and annual pilgrimage; verify current services.

patronal feast

Feast of St. Januarius

The patronal solemnity centers on Mass, prayer before the relics, and the traditional expectation of the blood’s liquefaction. Expect major crowds and controlled access; follow the current Archdiocesan program.

sanctuary solemnity and patronal feast

Solemn Feast of Our Lady of La Salette

September 19 is celebrated solemnly at the sanctuary and as the patronal feast of the worldwide La Salette family. It is the anniversary of the 1846 apparition, not a universal memorial on the General Roman Calendar.

apostle feast and city patronal celebration

Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist in Salerno

The annual cathedral program ordinarily culminates in a solemn pontifical Mass and procession through central Salerno. Verify the current year’s schedule.

feast in Canada

Feast of the Canadian Martyrs

Verify the shrine's current pilgrimage and liturgy program.

liturgical feast and sanctuary pilgrimage

Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael at Mont-Saint-Michel

The sanctuary is dedicated to St. Michael. Confirm the current feast liturgies, access arrangements, and tide conditions before travel.