The Cause for Beatification and Canonization of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen May 8, 2012

Deacon Tom O’Connell will host a viewing of a one hour DVD on the life and ministry of Archbishop Sheen on May 8th at 7:00 pm in St. Mary Immaculate’s Cana Hall West at 15629 South Rt. 59, Plainfield.

You will learn how Travis and Betty Engstrom prayed for one hour that their stillborn son would breathe. In the 61st minute, he did. His parents prayed for the intercession of Archbishop Sheen and believe that Sheen intervention saved the life of this healthy, beautiful boy.

In May 2011, a two volume “position” paper describing why Archbishop Sheen should be considered for beatification and canonization was presented to Pope Benedict XVI. It included letters from nearly 100 Cardinals supporting the cause. It includes documents on this possible miracle.

Archbishop Sheen, a native of El Paso, Il. (near Peoria) attended St. Viator College in Bourbonnais, IL. He was ordained a priest on Sept 20, 1919 and consecrated a bishop in 1951.

His fame as a media pioneer began in 1926 on New York City radio. His “Catholic Hour” radio broadcasts (1930-1952) reached 4 million people nation-wide each Sunday afternoon. His greatest success came via his network television series “Life is Worth Living” (1952-1957). Reruns can be seen on EWTN-TV.

In 1950, he was appointed the National Director of the Propagation of Faith, a position he held until 1966. Archbishop Sheen entered eternal life in 1979.

For prayer cards or for information about the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, to share any personal information (letters, photos or life experiences), to report any spiritual or physical favors granted through his intercession, or to offer financial support for the work of the Cause of Canonization, please write to: The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, PO Box 728, Peoria, IL 61652-0728 or visit www.archbishopsheencause.org.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish is located at 15629 South Rt. 59, in Plainfield. It is a vibrant, welcoming Catholic community with over 100 ministries serving the Plainfield area. For more information about St. Mary Immaculate Parish, or any of its many services, please call 815-436-2651 or visit us at www.smip.org.

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