Archbishop Ronald Hicks received the remains of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at St. Patrick’s Cathedral following a recent event in Peoria, IL where the late archbishop was elevated to “blessed” status.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks received the remains of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at St. Patrick’s Cathedral following a recent event in Peoria, IL where the late archbishop was elevated to “blessed” status. ( Photo: Archdiocese of New York)

The late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a 20th century media personality, who was elevated to “blessed” status by the Catholic Church, will have a relic permanently on display at St. Patrick’s cathedral following a gifting ceremony from the diocese in Peoria, IL.

Relic of Archbishop Sheen Heads to St. Patrick’s Cathedral
05 Oct 2026 | 12:47
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral acquired a relic in the form of a bone from the left hand of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, which will go on permanent display following a gifting ceremony from the diocese of Peoria, IL on Oct. 1.

Sheen, who spent 15 years as an auxiliary bishop in New York, was recently...

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