EWTN Sets Global Coverage for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification

The network’s coverage begins on September 23 with Vespers at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The centerpiece, a Mass of Beatification, follows on September 24 at 2:30 pm ET, hosted by a panel including Lila Rose, Dr. Matthew Bunson, and Dominican Father Aquinas Guilbeau. Thanksgiving liturgies in Sheen’s home diocese of Peoria will conclude the series on September 25 and 26.

For EWTN, the event serves as a tribute to a predecessor who pioneered the use of television for evangelization. Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman and CEO of EWTN, described the beatification as a historic moment for the American Church, noting Sheen’s legacy as a trailblazer. This sentiment is echoed by Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios, who highlighted that the network’s foundress, Mother Angelica, drew significant inspiration from Sheen’s mastery of the medium. To mark the occasion, the network is expanding digital access to episodes of his landmark series, Life Is Worth Living, across its streaming platforms, including EWTN+ and YouTube, ensuring his teachings remain accessible to a contemporary audience.