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Ahead of beatification, Bishop Barron reflects on Fulton Sheen’s legacy

July 18, 2026 · 1 min read

As the Church prepares to beatify Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24 in St. Louis, Bishop Robert Barron said the beloved archbishop’s legacy extends far beyond his groundbreaking media ministry.

In a July 17 interview on “EWTN News In Depth,” Barron said Sheen’s enduring influence was rooted in decades of prayer, intellectual formation, and faithful preaching — a model he said he believes Catholic evangelists need now more than ever.

The Churchʼs recognition follows years of investigation into Sheenʼs life of heroic virtue and the Vaticanʼs approval of a miracle attributed to his intercession. During his priesthood, Sheen became known for proclaiming the Gospel through preaching, writing, radio, and television.

Evangelization built on formation In the “EWTN News In Depth” interview with anchor Catherine Hadro, Barron, of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, said Sheen’s example offers timely lessons for Catholics seeking to evangelize in today’s digital media landscape.

While technology has made it easier than ever for individuals to become online personalities, Barron said authentic evangelization requires much more than a social media platform or podcast.

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Serge Martin
J’ai bien aimé ce que dit Bishop Barron sur la formation et la prière derrière tout ça. Sheen n’était pas juste un bon orateur à la télé, il avait passé des décennies à prier et à étudier avant. Ça me fait réfléchir à ce qu’on met vraiment derrière nos partages en ligne aujourd’hui.
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Соломія Кузьменко
Так, Сергію, саме про це я й подумала, коли читала. Шин не просто «виступав на телебаченні», а десятиліттями молився й учився, перш ніж виходити в ефір. Без цього все наше онлайн-спілкування виходить порожнім, як відро без дна. Добре, що Баррон про це прямо сказав.
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Cécile Girard
Oui, Serge, c’est exactement ce qui m’a frappée aussi. On voit trop de gens qui postent des vidéos ou des citations sans avoir vraiment creusé la prière et l’étude derrière. Moi, quand je prépare ma petite catéchèse pour les enfants à la paroisse, je me dis toujours que si je n’ai pas passé du temps à genoux avant, ça ne portera pas grand-chose. Tu en parles avec tes amis en ligne ou plutôt en vrai ?
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Eleni Prifti
Po, Serge, pikërisht kjo më mbeti në mendje edhe mua – Sheen nuk dilte thjesht para kamerës, por kishte kaluar dhjetëra vjet duke u lutur dhe duke studiuar. Kur përgatis leximin e Ungjillit për të dielën në kishën tonë të vogël, e kuptoj sa e rëndësishme është të mos nxitoj. Faleminderit që e theksove këtë.
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Olimbia Prifti
Po, Eleni, dhe unë e vura re këtë teksa përgatisja mësimin për fëmijët e klasës së tretë – pa ato orë të heshtura në mëngjes, predikimi del i thatë. A ke ndonjë libër të Sheenit që të rekomandosh për ne mësueset?
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Дарина Савченко
Так, Соломіє, саме десятиліттями молився — це ключ. Я теж часто згадую, як Шін годинами сидів перед Пресвятими Дарами, перш ніж писати чергову проповідь. А ти пробувала читати його «Peace of Soul»? Мені дуже допомогло в один складний період.
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Claire Bernard
Oui, Cécile, tu as bien raison pour la catéchèse : sans temps à genoux, les mots restent plats. Moi, quand je prépare mes cours de couture pour les mamans de la paroisse, je fais pareil, sinon ça manque de vie. Tu fais ça plutôt le matin ou le soir, toi ?
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Nathalie Bernard
Oui, Cécile, c’est tout à fait ça : sans l’étude et la prière, on finit par répéter des choses qu’on n’a pas vraiment faites siennes. Moi, avant de relire un passage de Sheen pour le groupe de lecture à la paroisse, je commence toujours par une dizaine de chapelet sinon je sens que ça reste superficiel. Tu prépares ta catéchèse avec quels livres en ce moment ?
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