the beatification of

archbishop FULTON J. SHEEN

September 24, 2026

beatification Mass
2 pm CST • The Dome at America’s Center • St. Louis, MO.

  • Ticketing information will be available soon.  Stay tuned. Register your email and address on the bottom of this page to be notified when tickets are available.

  • The choice of St. Louis as the site for the Beatification was driven by the desire to include the largest number of people possible.  The largest venue in Peoria would not allow more than 15,000 people to participate, whereas the Dome in St. Louis hosted the Papal visit of Pope St. John Paul II in 1999 with more than 100,000 people present.  Since St. Louis is within reasonable driving distance from Peoria, this was seen as an ideal way of accommodating the many people throughout the United States, and even around the world, who have looked forward to sharing in the joy of this celebration.

    Pilgrims should also plan to come to Peoria.  Several events will be announced in Peoria for the days before and after the Beatification.

  • The Foundation is currently receiving a large number of requests for second-class relics which we are working to accommodate. Click here for more information.

    First-class relics will only be made available to Catholic ecclesiastical institutions (parishes, religious orders, seminaries, etc.) after the Beatification takes place.  Once they are available, detailed instructions about the required documentation will be posted on the Foundation website.

  • Thank you for your interest in attending the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. We look forward to welcoming you to this special and prayerful celebration.

    For all housing needs, please contact:
    Maureen Eskridge
    Senior Director, Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe
    Housing Coordinator for the Beatification
    meskridge@helmsbriscoe.com

    Hotel Reservation links for St. Louis and Peoria will be available soon.  Please check back for updates.

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  • The Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation is the official promoter of the Cause for the Canonization of Archbishop Sheen.  It is the goal of the Foundation to introduce a new generation to the holy priest, missionary and communicator, Fulton J Sheen, and to move the Church to proclaim him a saint. LEARN MORE

  • The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Experience is more than just a tribute; it’s a living, breathing testament to Sheen’s enduring legacy, inviting all who visit to be inspired and transformed. LEARN MORE

  • The museum houses the largest collection of Sheen artifacts. See his belongings, learn about his life, walk where he walked and pray where he prayed. LEARN MORE

  • Archbishop Fulton Sheen's tomb is located in the side chapel of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception.  The handicap ramp in front of the Cathedral leads you into the tomb.  You may even notice the "JMJ" on the railing.  We encourage all visitors but do ask you to respect the quiet nature of the tomb as people are praying. LEARN MORE