# Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis

> Fulton Sheen, famed 20th-century priest, beatified in St. Louis, one step from sainthood.
- Title: Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis · ABC7 New York | Shortify
- Summary: Fulton Sheen, famed 20th-century priest, beatified in St. Louis, one step from sainthood. Catholic Church beatified Fulton Sheen after verifying a miracle…
- Keywords: fulton sheen, beatification, st. louis, catholic church, james engstrom, miracle, vatican, pope leo xiv, archbishop, saints, catholic, news
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/famed-radio-tv-priest-fulton-sheen-is-beatified-st-louis-putting-step-sainthood/19880267
- Published: 2026-09-27T14:58:00+00:00
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- Topics: fulton sheen, beatification, st. louis, catholic church, james engstrom, miracle, vatican, pope leo xiv, archbishop, saints, catholic, news
## Beatification Ceremony
Tens of thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in St. Louis for Fulton Sheen's beatification ceremony.
## James Engstrom's Miracle
James Engstrom, a 16-year-old Illinois teen, survived a near-death experience attributed to Sheen's prayers.
## Beatification Process
The Catholic Church determined James' resuscitation was a miracle attributable to Sheen's prayers, qualifying him for beatification.
## Ceremony Details
The ceremony took place at the Dome at America's Center after years of delays due to venue limitations in Sheen's home diocese.
## James' Devotion
James Engstrom's mother chose Sheen as his patron after discovering his old videos, citing his Midwestern accent.

> He's like a local boy
## Catholic Devotees
Attendees included priests, bishops, families, and pilgrims who recalled watching Sheen's broadcasts.
## Pope Leo XIV Connection
Pope Leo XIV, a fellow Illinoisan, praised Sheen as a model for evangelization and shared his influence.

> fellow Illinoisan
## Sheen's Legacy
Sheen's broadcasts and books inspired a revival in the American church, with many attendees citing his influence.

> There's just a revival in the American church as a whole
## Beatification Delay
The beatification was delayed for 16 years due to legal investigations into priest misconduct in New York.
## Path to Sainthood
Sheen's beatification is one step closer to sainthood, with six more cases under investigation for potential miracles.
## Future Steps
Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka expects Sheen's path to sainthood to be shorter with an Illinois-born pope who recognizes his influence.

> very much aware of who Sheen is and how he influenced his own life
## Key takeaway

Catholic Church beatified Fulton Sheen after verifying a miracle involving his teenage devotee James Engstrom.