Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
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Birth: 1895
Death: 1979
Beatified: September 24, 2026 by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on behalf of Pope Leo XIV
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Blessed Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) was an American archbishop, preacher, author, and pioneer of Catholic radio and television. Ordained a priest in 1919, he taught theology and served as auxiliary bishop of New York and bishop of Rochester before retiring as titular archbishop of Newport. His broadcasts and writings introduced many people to the Catholic faith. Pope Leo XIV beatified him on September 24, 2026; the decree assigned December 9 as his feast.
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