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Sheen beatification ‘a gift’ and a call to mission, say pilgrims in St. Louis
Pilgrims gathered in St. Louis on Sept. 24 for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Attendees from various parts of the United States and the world traveled to the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France to participate in the celebration.
Dominique Abagi, who traveled 12 hours from Colombia to attend, described the event as a necessary opportunity and noted her appreciation for how the archbishop made complex Catholic truths accessible through his writing and videos. Fellow pilgrim Carolyn Kwapich from Ave Maria, Florida, said Sheen spoke clearly so that his preaching remained relatable to the common person.
The large number of people attending the Mass prompted the basilica rector, Father Nicholas W. Smith, to note the heavy crowds in the pews and confessionals.
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