Fulton J. Sheen Beatification Draws Pilgrims to St. Louis

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is scheduled to be beatified on September 24, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. The event is attracting pilgrimages from across the United States, including a New York couple, Robert and Caroline Oppenheim, who will travel with a group from St. Agnes Parish through the Canterbury Pilgrimages organization. The parish, where Sheen spent his final years, highlights its historic connection to the late archbishop, noting the preserved chair he once used for preaching.

Sheen’s legacy as a television evangelist and writer continues to influence Catholics and non‑Catholics alike. In a recent audio commentary, Sheen emphasized the daily Holy Hour as a vital practice for spiritual life, urging sustained silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. His teachings are being revisited as timely and appealing to newer generations.