John Reemmer started a summer job in 1964 with no idea he was crossing paths with someone on the way to sainthood: Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
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‘Pivotal’ Archbishop Sheen ‘Opened the Door to the Evangelization of the World,’ Says Bishop Barron
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s legacy as a Catholic evangelist and media pioneer during a prayer service ahead of his beatification.
Cardinal Tagle Encourages Faithful To Adopt Archbishop Sheen’s Virtues as Beatification Nears
The grace of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen comes with corresponding responsibility for Catholics in his home diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told Catholics there during Mass Sept. 22.
Ahead of Jewish High Holy Days, New York City Steps Up Synagogue Security Across Boroughs
New York City has stepped up security at synagogues across the five boroughs as Jewish New Yorkers celebrate the High Holy Days.
As Beatification Draws Near, Man Reflects On Train Ride With Archbishop Fulton Sheen
When Archbishop Fulton Sheen is beatified on Sept. 24, Sean D’Arcy will be among the tens-of-thousands expected in the crowd.
Brooklyn-Based Mission Founder Finalist for Prestigious Lumen Christi Award
Mother Marla Marie Lucas, founder of the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light, is receiving national recognition for her work. She is one of eight finalists for the Lumen Christi Award, an award given by the Catholic Extension Society.
Four Months In, Young Catholic Professionals Group Sees Signs of Staying Power in Brooklyn
Only a few months after its launch, the local chapter of the national Young Catholic Professionals organization has taken steps toward its goal of creating spaces for young adults to network and grow in faith.
Pope Leo XIV Names Bishop Brendan Cahill to Lead Joliet, Succeeding Archbishop Ronald Hicks
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Brendan J. Cahill as the new bishop of Joliet, Illinois, succeeding now-New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks.
With Two Words, Knights of Columbus Changed the Pledge of Allegiance Forever
Almost every American knows the words to the Pledge of Allegiance by heart. Many may not know that the pledge as we know it today is different from the one recited throughout much of its history —because of two words.
Judge Shields More Catholic Health Providers as Illinois Assisted Suicide Law Takes Effect
A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state’s physician-assisted suicide law, which permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide, against Catholic entities that challenged it in court.