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Fulton J. Sheen and the Diocese of Hamilton: A Connection Remembered

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in cassock, ferraiolo and pectoral cross, standing among bookshelves beside a carved statue of the Madonna and Child, on the set of his television programme.
Fulton J. Sheen on the set of his television programme. Fred Palumbo, 1952. Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The Diocese of Hamilton is highlighting its historical connection to Fulton J. Sheen as the Church prepares to celebrate his beatification on September 24, 2026.

Nearly 90 years ago, in 1938, Sheen served as a retreat master for the priests of the diocese. A photograph from that year shows Sheen with Bishop Joseph F. Ryan, who served as the sixth bishop of Hamilton from 1937 to 1973. At the time of his service in Hamilton, Sheen was already known as a preacher and teacher before his later ministry reached millions through radio and television programs such as The Catholic Hour and Life is Worth Living.

Pope Benedict XVI declared Sheen Venerable in 2012.

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