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Local groups reflect on Bishop Fulton Sheen beatification

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

Nearly 50,000 pilgrims attended the beatification Mass for Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24 in St. Louis. The Church officially beatified the former Diocese of Peoria priest, now known as Blessed Fulton Sheen, bringing him closer to sainthood.

Groups from the Diocese of Columbus participated in the pilgrimage. Father Jonathon Wilson, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westerville, led 24 pilgrims from various parishes, while Father Thomas Gardner, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church in Newark, traveled with 10 parishioners.

The Congregation for the Causes of Saints opened the cause for Sheen's sainthood in 2002. For some attendees, such as Vinny Herwig of St. Paul the Apostle Church, the event was a personal experience because watching Sheen's work was a regular part of her family's weekly routine.

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