Prayerbook, Holy Sacrifice of Mass, Old Latin Mass, Feastdays...SEPTEMBER

Care should be taken always to consult the Proper of the local Diocese, as some Feasts are not celebrated by the Universal Church but are kept only in a particular diocese and by some religious Congregations.

The date is usually the date of the saint's death, known as a feast day because death was the beginning of life in heaven, or of the translation of his or her relics.

Feast Days are also known as Name Days and, in countries with a strong Catholic tradition, are sometimes celebrated instead of Birthdays.

1	St. Giles, Abbot	St. Giles was born in Athens, Greece. He distributed all his earthly goods to the poor and fled to France. In Provence, France, he lived a life of austerity, prayer, and sacrifice. He died about 724.
1	The Twelve Holy Brothers, Martyrs	Africans by birth, these twelve brothers suffered martyrdom in various towns from Carthage to Italy, during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian in the 3rd century.
2	St. Stephen, King, Confessor	This first Catholic King of Hungary, rightly called the "apostle," was a model of humility and charity toward the poor. He declared our Lady Patroness of Hungary. He died in 1038.
3	St. Pius X, Pope, Confessor	On June 2, 1835, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto saw the light of earth at Riesi, Province of Treviso, in Venice; on August 20, 1914, he saw the light of heaven; and on May 29, 1954, he who had become the 259th Pope, was canonized St. Pius X. From St. Pius X we learn again that "the folly of the Cross," simplicity of life, and humility of heart, are still the indispensable conditions of a perfect Christian life.
5	St. Lawrence Justinian, Bishop, Confessor	This most humble and zealous priest, "the glory of the Episcopate," was chosen by Pope Eugene IV to be the first Patriarch of Venice. He died in 1455.
8	The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary	Nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
8	St. Adrian, Martyr	St. Adrian, moved by the perseverance of the Christians, was converted and suffered martyrdom toward the end of the 3rd century.
9	St. Peter Claver, Confessor	Peter Claver, a Spanish Jesuit Priest, labored for the salvation of the African Negroes and the abolition of the Negro slave trade. He died Sept 8, 1654.
9	St. Gorgonius, Martyr	Born in Nicomedia, St. Gorgonius was an officer of Diocletian's household. He was cruelly tortured to death in 303, for converting many of Diocletian's household.
10	St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Confessor	St. Nicholas entered the Augustinian Order. He is distinguished for his innocence and for his devotion to the souls in Purgatory. He died in 1306.
11	Sts. Protus and Hyacinth, Martyrs	Protus and Hyacinth, two brothers, were scourged, and died at Rome in 260.
12	The Most Holy Name of Mary	On the occasion of the liberation of Vienna from the Turks, Innocent XI extended this Feast throughout the whole Church, fixing it on the Sunday after September 8, but Pius X changed it to September 12.
14	The Exaltation of the Holy Cross	Today, the church commemorates the redemption of the relic of the Holy Cross, in 629, by Heraclius, King of Judea, after he defeated Chosroes, King of Persia, who had captured it in 614.
15	The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary	On the Friday before Palm Sunday and on Sept. 15, the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary are commemorated in the liturgy. the Sorrowful Mother has always merited within the Church a particular cult from whence she is called "Queen of Martyrs," and "Comforter of the Afflicted." This Feast was extended throughout the whole world by Pius VII.
15	St. Nicomedes, Martyr	Born at Rome, St. Nicomedes was ordered to sacrifice to the gods. Upon refusing, he was martyred during the reign of Domitian, about the year 90.
16	St. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr; St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr	St. Cornelius was Pope in the 3rd century and died for the Faith in 253. St. Cyprian, a lawyer and later Bishop of Carthage, died a martyr at Rome at the time of the translation of the body of St. Cornelius.
16	Sts. Euphemia, Virgin; Lucy and Geminianus, Martyrs	During the reign of Diocletian, St. Euphemia was thrown to the wild beasts, about the year 300. Sts. Lucy and Geminianus were beheaded for their Faith.
17	The Impression of the Stigmata of St. Francis	On or about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, while praying, St. Francis beheld the marvelous vision of the Seraph, and there appeared on his body the visible marks of the five wounds of the Crucified.
18	St. Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor	St. Joseph of Cupertino, a Franciscan friar in Italy, gave testimony of his holiness by his practice of profound humility, patience, and penance. He died in 1660.
19	St. Januarius, Bishop and his companions, Martyrs	St. Januarius, Bishop of Benevento and his companions were beheaded during the reign of Diocletian. He is the patron of Naples where the liquefaction of his blood takes place annually when it is placed near the head of the holy martyr.
20	St. Eustace and his companions, Martyrs	St. Eustace, a military prefect, was martyred with his wife and children during the reign of Hadrian, after refusing to sacrifice to the gods.
21	St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist	St. Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles, is the author of the first Gospel. When our Lord passed by the toll station of Matthew, the Publican, He merely said, "Follow Me," and from that moment Matthew became a faithful disciple of Jesus. After the Ascension of our Lord, Matthew preached to pagan nations. He was martyred (possibly in Persia). His body reposes in the Cathedral of Salerno, Italy.
22	St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop, Confessor	This great Spaniard spent his inherited fortune in works of charity especially for poor young girls. He was in turn University professor, Hermit of St. Augustine, Archbishop of Valencia. At least one congregation of Sisters is named after him. He died in 1555, poorer than the very poorest whom he had assisted.
22	St. Maurice and his companions, Martyrs	The Theban Legion of the Emperor Maximian, composed of about 5000 soldiers, was commanded by Maurice. For refusing to pay tribute to the pagan gods these Christian soldiers were martyred in the year 286.
23	St. Linus, Pope, Martyr	St. Linus governed the Church as the successor of St. Peter for about twelve years and died in the year 79.
23	St. Thecla, Virgin, Martyr	St. Thecla, converted by St. Paul, was thrown to wild beasts during the reign of Nero.
24	Our Lady of Ransom	In 1218 the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in visions to St. Peter Nolasco, to St. Raymond of Pennafort and to King James I of Aragon, requesting them to found the Order of Our Lady of Ransom for the express purpose of the redemption of the Christians from the Mohammedans.
26	Sts. Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf and companions, Martyrs	Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf, Charles Garnier, Anthony Daniel, Gabriel Lallemant, Noel Chabanel, John de Lalande, and Rene Goupil, French Jesuits were among the missionaries who preached the Gospel to Huron and Iroquois Indians in the United States and Canada. They were martyred by the Iroquois Indians in the years 1642, 1648, and 1649. Pope Pius XI beatified them on June 21, 1925, and in 1930 they were canonized by the same Pope.
26	Sts. Justina and Cyprian, Virgin, Martyrs	Justina, a devout Christian virgin, converted Cyprian who was a magician and sorcerer. Both died for the Faith in the year 304.
27	Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs	Sts. Cosmas and Damian, two brother physicians, cured many of the faithful who were gravely ill, more by faith in Jesus Christ than by their own natural powers. They suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian about the year 283.
28	St. Wenceslaus, Duke, Martyr	St. Wenceslaus was Duke of Bohemia during the conversion of the country to Christianity. He suffered martyrdom at the hands of his own brother, Boleslas, in 938.
29	Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel	The anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of St. Michael is used by the Church to honor not only St. Michael the Archangel, but also all the Angels who persevered in fidelity to god. With St. Michael as their leader, they cast out Lucifer and his his accomplices from heaven.
30	St. Jerome, Priest, Confessor	St. Jerome is one of the five great Doctors of the Latin Church. He translated the Greek and Hebrew version of the Bible into Latin. He died in 420.