Following Vatican approval of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification, this in-depth look traces his journey from small-town Illinois priest to Emmy-winning evangelist — and the miracle that brought his cause one step closer to sainthood.
Author: John Lavenburg
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Sainthood Cause: A Timeline
Now that the Vatican has greenlit Archbishop Sheen’s beatification, there is a renewed hope among clergy and faithful alike that a man who meant so much to so many will officially become “Blessed” in the Church. Here is a timeline of Archbishop Sheen’s canonization cause.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification Moves Ahead After 6-Year Pause
After a years-long postponement, Bishop Louis Tylka of Peoria, Illinois, announced on Feb. 9 that the Vatican has greenlit the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen — a beloved preacher, author, and media pioneer of the 20th century.
From Harvey, Illinois, to the Archbishop of New York
From suburban Illinois to New York City, Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ journey reflects decades of pastoral leadership, service, and formation in the Catholic Church.
The Ritual That Will Welcome the New Archbishop of New York
With three knocks on the doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral with a metal hammer, the installation Mass of Archbishop Ronald Hicks will begin, signaling the start of him formally becoming the 11th shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York.
Trump Administration Eases Rules for Foreign Religious Workers
Foreign-born Catholic priests and religious brothers and sisters whose futures in the U.S. have become uncertain in recent years amid a federal immigration processing backlog have received some long-awaited relief.
As Trump Urges Hyde ‘Flexibility,’ Bishops Tout Dignity of All Life
After President Donald Trump encouraged flexibility from Congressional Republicans on a longstanding pro-life policy to achieve a health care deal, the U.S. bishops issued a reminder that “authentic health care upholds the dignity of all human life.”
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez’s Appointment to Florida Diocese Continues Brooklyn-Palm Beach Catholic Legacy
For 28 of its 41-year history, the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, has been led by a bishop with either past or eventual ties to the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Beloved Queens Pastor Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez Leaving to Lead Florida Diocese as New Bishop of Palm Beach
On Dec. 19, Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez as the next bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida.
From Illinois to New York: A Look at the Life of Archbishop Ronald Hicks
Archbishop Ronald Hicks will takeover as the 11th archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York on Feb. 6, 2026.