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Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

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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, involving~~ intercession. While previous reports cited the resuscitation of James Fulton Engstrom, ~~who was declared clinically dead for 61 minutes in 2010.~~ 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, serving as the penultimate stage toward potential canonization.~~ 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 including a nine-day novena and an anniversary Mass of Sheen’s ordination.~~ 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.

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