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Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Overview

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a pioneer in Catholic media known for his Emmy Award-winning television program ‘Life Is Worth Living’, is scheduled to be beatified on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. The ceremony follows the Catholic Church’s identification of a miraculous healing attributed to Sheen’s intercession and will be led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the Vatican’s Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization.

The beatification marks a historic milestone, as Sheen is expected to be the first American-born bishop to receive this honor. The miracle officially authenticated for this process involved the resuscitation of a child, James Fulton Engstrom, who was declared dead at birth in 2010.

The festivities in St. Louis are set to take place at The Dome at America’s Center, featuring an expo, adoration, and a formal Mass. St. Louis is expected to host tens of thousands of attendees for the event.

Various institutions are participating in the celebrations, including Rosemont College. The Diocese of Peoria has announced a pilgrimage schedule starting September 15, which includes a nine-day novena of holy hours, a gala, and an anniversary Mass of Sheen’s ordination. Additionally, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will host a display of relics from September 19 to October 8, including a chasuble worn by Sheen in 1977.

Sheen’s legacy is further defined by his active participation in the Second Vatican Council, where he served on the Commission for Missions and advocated for the Church’s responsibility toward the poor.

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Fulton J. Sheen · St. Louis · Catholic Church · Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart · Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

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  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis

    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, becoming the first American-born bishop to receive this honor from the Catholic Church.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen beatification preparations announced

    The Catholic Church is preparing for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, featuring pilgrimages and relic displays.

  3. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to be beatified

    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is set for beatification on Sept. 24, marking a significant moment for followers of the religious figure who pioneered Catholic broadcasting on radio and television.

  4. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis

    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a pioneering Catholic media figure and Emmy Award winner, is set to be beatified on September 24 in St. Louis.

Sources

americamagazine.org · bccatholic.ca · catholicreview.org · catholicvirginian.org · cirkev.cz · cny.org · deon.pl · hommenouveau.fr · jerseycatholic.org · kn.nl · laverita.info · osvnews.com · peoria.org · pl.aleteia.org · powerofpositivity.com · rosemont.edu · silvanademaricommunity.it · thecatholicspirit.com · theleaven.org · thetablet.org

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