Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen Beatification
The Catholic Church in the United States will mark a historic and deeply symbolic moment this September, as Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen—long known as “God’s microphone”—is set to be beatified on September 24 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Born to an Irish family in El Paso, Illinois, on May 8, 1895, Sheen discovered his call to the priesthood at the age of 24 and was ordained a priest in 1919.
The future Blessed Fulton Sheen was known for his dynamic preaching, especially on television and radio evangelization. Fulton Sheen inspired countless people. A gifted teacher and speaker, Sheen’s homilies were much appreciated. In 1930, he began participating in the Sunday radio program entitled “The Catholic Hour,” which reached an estimated four million listeners at the height of its popularity.
In 1951, he began hosting a weekly television series, “Life is Worth Living,” on matters of faith that attracted some 30 million viewers which competed with Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show for the highest ratings on TV. He raised more than $100 million for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, which supports Catholic missions in the poorest parts of the world. He wrote over 70 books full of wisdom and showed millions that the genius of Catholicism remains relevant in the modern world.
To learn more about the life and works of Archbishop Sheen, please read the attached article and links.
Vivat Jesus
Kevin Cowles
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