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Sheen beatification ‘a gift’ and a call to mission, say pilgrims in St. Louis

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

Pilgrims gathered in St. Louis for the Sept. 24 beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Attendees traveled from the United States and around the world to participate in the celebration for the archbishop, who is recognized as an influential evangelist in American history.

At a midday Mass held Sept. 23 at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, Father Nicholas W. Smith reported large crowds in the pews and confessionals. Dominique Abagi, who traveled from Colombia to attend, said she valued the archbishop's ability to make complex Catholic truths accessible through his writing and videos.

Carolyn Kwapich of Ave Maria, Florida, noted that Sheen's preaching was clear and relatable to the common person. She identified his book, Life of Christ, as a favorite work.

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  1. Sep 24, 8:43 AM The Catholic Spirit Sheen beatification ‘a gift’ and a call to mission, say pilgrims in St. Louis
  2. Sep 24, 9:39 AM The Catholic Register Sheen beatification 'a gift' and a call to mission, say pilgrims in St. Louis
  3. Sep 24, 9:48 AM The Monitor Sheen beatification ‘a gift’ and a call to mission, say pilgrims in St. Louis

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