Catholic Intelligence
J.M.J.Search
If the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Catholic Life

What John Henry Newman Shares with Fulton Sheen

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 Intelligence1 min read

Maurice Timothy Reidy wrote a reflection for the optional memorial of St. John Henry Newman, a priest and doctor of the Church, comparing his life to that of Fulton J. Sheen.

AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.

1 source

Read the source

Sources behind this story

More Catholic news

More on Fulton J. Sheen

  1. Oct 6, 12:15 PM PT Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Fr. John Kush Reflect on Archbishop Sheen at Namesake Arts Center
  2. Oct 6, 9:30 AM PT Blessed Fulton Sheen Speaks to Our Digital Age
  3. Oct 6, 2:10 AM PT · 4 sources Bishop Tylka presents Pope Leo XIV with relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen at Vatican
  4. Oct 5, 1:06 PM PT · 5 sources Sheen Awards honor Mother Angelica
  5. Oct 5, 11:16 AM PT · 7 sources Man shares digital copy of 1977 Lenten Mass recording by Blessed Fulton J. Sheen
  6. Oct 5, 1:00 AM PT · 2 sources Holy Spirit Academy pilgrims attend beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
  7. Oct 4, 12:01 PM PT Standing by Sheen: Msgr. Hilary Franco Remembers His Mentor and Friend
  8. Oct 4, 12:00 PM PT Hundreds attend first-ever Sheen Awards, honoring prominent Catholic media figures
  9. Oct 3, 12:46 PM PT · 2 sources Bishop Louis Tylka presents first-class relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen to St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  10. Oct 3, 5:23 AM PT · 4 sources Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle declares Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen blessed at St. Louis Mass
  11. Oct 2, 11:27 AM PT · 6 sources Bishop Indrias Rehmat attends beatification of Blessed Fulton Sheen
  12. Oct 2, 8:02 AM PT Bishop Louis Tylka Discusses Fulton Sheen’s Beatification and Lasting Catholic Legacy
  13. Oct 2, 7:52 AM PT Blessed Sheen’s 1972 visit to Diocese continues to inspire
  14. Oct 2, 5:14 AM PT Fulton Sheen Remembered for His Friendship Toward Jews
  15. Oct 2, 1:00 AM PT · 9 sources Cardinal Luis Tagle receives relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen
  16. Oct 1, 10:09 PM PT · 2 sources Davenport Diocese Catholics attend Sheen beatification
  17. Oct 1, 2:52 PM PT Diocese of Venice contingent attends Archbishop Sheen’s beatification
  18. Oct 1, 1:31 PM PT Even the organ honored Fulton Sheen at his beatification!
  19. Oct 1, 11:49 AM PT 7 Memorable Moments From Fulton Sheen’s Beatification
  20. Oct 1, 5:21 AM PT Blessed Fulton Sheen Reflects on St. Thérèse
  21. Oct 1, 2:31 AM PT What would Fulton Sheen say to the Irish Church today?
  22. Oct 1, 12:46 AM PT What Blessed Fulton Sheen Taught Me About Prayer
  23. Sep 30, 5:00 PM PT #12916 Why Not Call on Jesus Directly for Miracles? Fulton Sheen and Church Dogmas - Joe Heschmeyer
  24. Sep 30, 9:15 AM PT · 4 sources Bishop: Blessed Fulton Sheen had a heart for world’s Eastern Catholic churches amid oppression
  25. Sep 30, 7:05 AM PT A Brooklyn Bond With Blessed Fulton Sheen

Discussion

Loading discussion…

Catholic News · Comments are signed by readers with a verified address.