On September 24, 2026, Archbishop Fulton Sheen (1885-1979) will be beatified in St. Louis, achieving the rank of Blessed on the path to canonization. A well-known Catholic figure of the twentieth century, Sheen’s story is ultimately intertwined with the history of American Catholicism and Catholic University. Following his ordination as a priest in 1919, Sheen Read More
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The Archivist’s Nook: Blessed Fulton Sheen – A CatholicU Presence
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The Archivist’s Nook: Are there any CUA Saints? – A Crash Course in Canonization
At the time of this writing, Brookland is winding down after hosting North America’s first canonization mass. During his visit yesterday, Pope Francis canonized St. Juniperro Serra. While this new saint never set foot on the campus, this does not mean that CUA has no direct connections with any holy figures. In addition to visits Read More
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