Many of us are aware that the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be taking place in St. Louis on September 24. The miracle attributed to him in 2010 was the recovery of a stillborn infant with no pulse, even after 61 minutes of attempted resuscitation. The parents prayed to Bishop Sheen, and at that moment, the baby’s heart started beating, and he made a full recovery with no physical damage.
But did you know that Bishop Sheen has already been regarded as the patron saint of modern media? As a result of his early adaptation of media, he is widely considered to be the:
- Patron saint of broadcasters, podcasters, and digital creators
- Pioneer of modern Catholic media
- Model for New Evangelization
- Patron saint of modern viral clips and short-form media
Archbishop Sheen is best known for his TV series, Life is Worth Living, on ABC in the 1950s. He broadcast engaging shows on faith, morality, and the human condition. His striking style with a flowing episcopal cape, theatrical voice, and sense of humor kept audiences tuning in and won him an Emmy. You can still see his programs streaming on YouTube, Formed, and other internet sites. Audio versions of his lectures are on podcasts, and his scripts are available on Amazon.
We’ll all be waiting to discover the impact he may have once he is officially beatified!
