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U.S. Catholic beatifications 2026

Entities: St. Louis · Caroline Oppenheim · Fulton J. Sheen · Robert Oppenheim · Canterbury Pilgrimages

Overview

The Archdiocese of Peoria’s June 2026 announcement set the timetable for two major beatifications on U.S. soil: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on 24 September in St. Louis and five 16th‑century Franciscan martyrs on 24 October in Georgia. Ticket sales began the week of June 22, with prices of $15‑$25 covering security and operations.

By late July, the Sheen ceremony was drawing pilgrims from across the country. A New York couple, Robert and Caroline Oppenheim, joined a group from St. Agnes Parish organized by Canterbury Pilgrimages, traveling to St. Louis’s Dome at America’s Center. The parish, where Sheen spent his final years, highlighted his historic wooden preaching chair. Attendees are also revisiting Sheen’s legacy as a television evangelist and author; recent commentary emphasized his promotion of the daily Holy Hour and silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will preside over the September event, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan slated to speak. The October beatification will honor the Georgia martyrs’ ministry to the Guale people. Together, the announcements and pilgrim response illustrate the Catholic Church’s coordinated effort to provide multiple opportunities for worship, education and commemoration in the United States in 2026.

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fulton J. Sheen Beatification Draws Pilgrims to St. Louis

    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification on Sept 24, 2026 in St. Louis is attracting pilgrims, including a New York Catholic couple, while his teachings on the daily Holy Hour are highlighted.

  2. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fulton Sheen and Georgia Martyrs beatifications scheduled in United States

    The Catholic Church will beatify Archbishop Fulton Sheen in St. Louis on Sept. 24, followed a month later by the beatification of five 1597 Georgia martyrs, highlighting their legacy for families and the faith.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Beatification Ticket Sales Open

    Tickets for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s September 24 2026 beatification in St. Louis go on sale the week of June 22, with a series of pilgrim events organized by the Peoria Diocese.

Sources

internationals.org · lifesite.net · osvnews.com · popofgold.com · superiorcatholicherald.org