the beatification of
archbishop FULTON J. SHEEN
September 24, 2026
beatification Mass
2 pm CST • The Dome at America’s Center • St. Louis, MO.
VIEW THE FULL Sheen pilgrimage SCHEDULE HERE!
September 20-23 • Peoria, IL. • September 25-26
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Ticketing information will be available soon. We anticipate tickets will be released in June. Sign up for ticket updates by subscribing to our newsletter.
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Book your hotel in Peoria here!
*Bishops will receive information soon regarding their accommodations.
Thank you for your interest in attending the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. We look forward to welcoming you to this special and prayerful occasion.
In St. Louis, please contact our housing partner, Orchid.Events for assistance.
Toll-Free: 888-206-8717
International: 801-214-7282
Email: help@orchid.events
For group housing needs of 50 or more rooms, please contact:
Maureen Eskridge
Senior Director, Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe
Housing Coordinator for the Beatification
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As you travel to attend the Beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, we invite you to go deeper—transform your trip into a sacred journey.
The Sheen Pilgrimage is a week-long spiritual experience centered around prayer, reflection, and celebration. Beginning in Peoria, IL, on September 20, this pilgrimage commemorates the anniversary of Sheen’s ordination and culminates in the historic Beatification Mass.
Whether you come for a day or the entire week, this is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of a remarkable spiritual leader and grow in faith alongside pilgrims from around the world.
What to Expect
Pilgrims will be invited to:
Visit key holy sites in and around Peoria
Participate in special liturgies, talks, and prayer experiences
Join gatherings with fellow pilgrims
Attend the Beatification Mass
Celebrate at the first annual Sheen Awards
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Interested in a sponsorship and exhibitor opportunity? Please email us at info@celebratesheen.com.
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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.
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For all music inquiries, please contact SheenMassMusic@gmail.com.
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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
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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
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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
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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