Archbishop Fulton Sheen, 1895-1979: Famed Radio, TV Priest Beatified

Blessed Fulton J. Sheen and the fundamental error of communism

There are moments when history and providence seem to converge. On Thursday in St. Louis, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified, nearly seven years after the Vatican first approved the miracle that cleared the way [...]

Famed Radio-TV Priest Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis

Cardinal Luis Tagle celebrates Mass at the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in St. Louis on Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kate Munsch)

Archbishop Fulton Sheen, 1895-1979: Famed radio, TV priest beatified

ST. LOUIS — As tens of thousands of Catholic worshippers stood Thursday in a football stadium-turned-temporary cathedral, all eyes focused on a teenage boy walking solemnly toward the makeshift altar, accompanied by his parents and siblings.

Televangelist Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatified in St Louis — one step closer to sainthood

Tens of thousands of attendees filled The Dome at America’s Center and many more joined online Sept. 24 to view the formal, lengthy ceremony celebrating the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Catholic media star Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatified

The Catholic Bishop of Rochester, New York, Fulton Sheen, moves one step closer to sainthood with his beatification. Sheen is best known for hosting radio and television programs for over four decades.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen declared 'Blessed' at beatification Mass in St. Louis

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is beatified in St. Louis at a Mass attended by tens of thousands.