A personal reflection recalls the lasting impact of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s groundbreaking TV ministry, from packed living rooms in the 1950s to his enduring legacy as a beloved preacher, media pioneer, and candidate for sainthood.
Life Is Worth Living
How Archbishop Sheen Mastered the Art of Media Evangelization
He was perhaps the first Catholic influencer. Long before TikTok or Instagram, there was Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
Blackboard to Broadcast: Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Media Genius Explained
In an era when entertainment dominated the airwaves, Sheen transformed a classroom-style lecture into one of the most successful programs in American media history. His Emmy Award-winning show, “Life Is Worth Living,” resonated with 30 million viewers each week — many of them not Catholic.
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.