Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis, a step away from sainthood
The ceremony will recognize Sheen’s holiness and move him one step closer to sainthood, with bishops and faithful expected to attend.
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Catholic Church will celebrate Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, marking a major step toward his canonization as a saint.
- The beatification follows a canonization process initiated in 2002, when the Church declared him a 'Servant of God.' Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed him 'Venerable Servant of God Fulton J. Sheen' in 2008, while a 2010 miracle in Illinois proved pivotal to his advancement.
- Among the thousands expected in St. Louis are pilgrims like Sean Arcy, who remembers a personal encounter with Archbishop Sheen more than 60 years ago. Arcy will travel with his sister, Catherine Heeb, and family friend Lauren Megliorie.
- Archbishop Sheen's syndicated television and radio programs drew over 30 million viewers at their height, earning him an Emmy Award in 1953. His broadcasts established him as a prominent national figure in the United States beyond Catholic circles.
- While now celebrated, Sheen once faced FBI scrutiny during the Second World War for criticizing the Soviet Union and Joseph Stalin. The 2023 documentary 'Follow that Bishop' highlights how agents eventually dropped all suspicions about his activities.
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