Sept. 24 beatification of Archbishop Sheen to be ‘a moment of immense grace’
OSV News • • nation
Key Points:
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presiding, as announced by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
- The beatification ceremony will be held at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, chosen for its availability, indoor setting, and proximity to the Diocese of Peoria, where Sheen was born and ordained.
- The Diocese of Peoria and other local organizations will host events to celebrate the beatification, highlighting Sheen’s lasting impact on evangelization and Catholic life.
- Msgr. Roger Landry expressed joy over the announcement, praising both Sheen’s legacy and Cardinal Tagle’s role in the ceremony, emphasizing Sheen’s contributions to the Church’s missionary work.
- Archbishop Sheen is recognized as a pioneering evangelist in American history, known for his effective use of media to spread the Gospel, and his beatification date coinciding with the Solemnity of the Annunciation holds symbolic significance.
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