# Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/beatification-of-archbishop-fulton-j-sheen > Updated: 2026-09-22T20:53:56.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 5. 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 will take place at The Dome at America’s Center and is expected to be presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, representing Pope Leo XIV. The beatification follows the Catholic Church’s identification of a miraculous healing attributed to Sheen’s intercession. While previous reports cited the resuscitation of James Fulton Engstrom, recent details specify the Vatican’s recognition of a miracle involving the healing of a newborn infant. This event marks a historic milestone, as Sheen is expected to be the first American-born bishop to receive this honor. Recent reports indicate that the ceremony was previously postponed due to investigations into the management of clergy misconduct in the Peoria diocese during the 1960s. However, officials have stated that those matters have been resolved and did not implicate Sheen personally. As the event approaches, festivities include an expo, adoration, and a formal Mass. Approximately 47,000 tickets have been sold for the ceremony. The event will be broadcast by EWTN and livestreamed by the Diocese of Peoria. Pope Leo XIV has recently praised Sheen’s legacy, noting his influence on modern religious communication. Other participating institutions include Rosemont College and the Diocese of Peoria, which has organized a pilgrimage schedule. Additionally, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will host a display of relics, including a chasuble worn by Sheen in 1977. ## Claims - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is scheduled to be beatified on September 24, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will perform the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. (single source) - The Catholic Church identified a miraculous healing attributed to Fulton Sheen’s intercession. (single source) - The beatification Mass will take place at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. (single source) - The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, will host a relic display from September 19 to October 8. (single source) - The Diocese of Peoria has organized a pilgrimage starting September 15, including an anniversary Mass and a gala. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Fulton J. Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a famous American television preacher, will be beatified in St. Louis on September 24, marking a major step toward sainthood. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fulton-sheen-beatification-ceremonies-set-for-saint-louis ### 2026-09-20: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a renowned Catholic broadcaster, will be beatified on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, following the recognition of a miraculous healing. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-to-be-beatified-1 ### 2026-09-16: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-scheduled-for-beatification-in-september-2026 ### 2026-09-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-to-be-beatified ### 2026-09-10: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-to-be-beatified-in-st-louis --- Cite as: Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/beatification-of-archbishop-fulton-j-sheen