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Feast of the Archangels (September 29, 2026): Michaelmas Guide for U.S. Catholics
Feast of the archangels 2026 searches spike as September ends. Whether you finished a 46-day novena or simply want Michaelmas explained, this guide covers theology, prayer, and U.S. customs.
The Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael is on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (Michaelmas). It ends many Americans' St. Michael's Lent novena and is a major day for angelic devotion and spiritual combat prayers.
Free resources on Catholic Bible Online
For prayers, Scripture, and devotionals related to September 29, 2026, visit St. Michael Prayer on Catholic Bible Online on Catholic Bible Online.
Open on Catholic Bible OnlineWho are the three archangels?
Michaelmas in American Catholic life
Michaelmas once marked quarter days in Anglo culture; Catholics still use it for parish patron celebrations, police/firefighter blessings, and school year consecrations. Fall parish dinners on the last weekend of September remain common in the Midwest and South.
The St. Michael Prayer — text and use
End of St. Michael's Lent 2026
Family and parish celebration ideas
- Bless children with the St. Michael Prayer before school.
- Host an angel-themed dessert (namesake fun, not cosplay).
- Invite first responders for a blessing after Mass.
- Donate to a crisis pregnancy or veterans' ministry.
- Read Tobit 12 for Raphael's role in healing.
Scripture for September 29
Key facts at a glance
- • Feast / season: September 29, 2026
- • Primary search: feast of the archangels 2026
- • Category: Saints & Feast Days
- • More on Guide Catholic: Catholic Feast Days hub
- • Prayers & Scripture: Catholic Bible Online