Know Before You Go
We look forward to welcoming you to St. Louis for the historic Beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Thursday, September 24!
Here’s what you need to know to plan your trip to The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO. Click here for a map of the Dome.
Event Details:
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Dome at America’s Center
701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri
Doors Open: 8 am
Mass of Beatification: 2 p.m.
Come Early and Experience the Day
We strongly encourage you to arrive early. There is much to experience before the Mass begins, and additional time will be needed for parking, security and entry into The Dome.
The day includes:
8 a.m. – Expo opens in Hall 5
9 a.m. – Sacrament of Reconciliation available in Hall 3
10 a.m. – Celebrate Sheen Show begins
11 a.m. – Sacrament of Reconciliation available in Hall 3
2 p.m. – Mass of Beatification (Procession begins at 1:30 pm)
Immediately following Mass – Veneration of Relics
4:30 p.m. – Sacrament of Reconciliation available in Hall 3
Have Your Ticket Ready
A ticket is required for entry into The Dome. Before you arrive, please make certain your mobile ticket is downloaded and easily accessible on your phone. Having your ticket ready before reaching the entrance will help keep the entry process moving smoothly for everyone.
All attendees must enter through The Dome entrances A, B, C or D for any beatification-related event, including confessions, adoration, or the EXPO Hall.
Travel Light - Please Review the Bag Policy
To help ensure a safe and efficient entry process, please carefully review The Dome’s bag requirements before leaving home.
Approved bags include:
Diaper bags/parent bags
Clear plastic bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
Standard 1-gallon disposable zip-top bags
A small clutch, with or without a handle, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"
Any bags outside of these approved sizes and types will not be permitted into the venue. All bags are subject to search.
Leave prohibited items at home.
Please review The Dome's Prohibited Items policies before traveling to St. Louis and leave prohibited items at home.
Security
All guests will pass through security before entering The Dome. With thousands of people attending, please allow plenty of time to park, walk to the venue, pass through security and find your seat. Your patience and cooperation with security personnel and volunteers will be greatly appreciated.
Re-Entry to the Dome
Re-entry into The Dome is permitted from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
If you leave The Dome during this period, you must exit from Dome entrances A, B, C, or D to receive a stamp. You will need the stamp to re-enter and will need to go through security again when you return.
After 1 p.m., there will be no re-entry. Please make certain you have everything you need before the re-entry period closes.
Parking & Drop-Off
Parking is available at a variety of locations around the Dome. Rates vary by location. Because of the number of people expected downtown for the Beatification, we strongly encourage you to allow extra time for traffic and parking. Click here for a map of downtown St. Louis Parking Facilities.
Should you or someone in your party need an ADA accessible entrance, please plan to dropoff near Entry A on Convention Plaza, or the ADA accessible entrance between gates B and C.
Please note there will be a variety of street closures and traffic management taking place around the building on the day of the event, so it is encouraged to leave extra time to drop off, park, and walk to the venue
Bus drop-off: Bus drop-off is located on Cole Street.
The Dome is a Cashless Venue
The Dome at America’s Center is cashless. Food, beverages, and other purchases inside the venue will require a credit/debit card or another accepted cashless payment method. Two reverse ATMs will also be available on-site.
Food and Beverages
Food and beverages are available for purchase inside The Dome. Please remember that all purchases are cashless. Outside food is not permitted in the Dome.
Thank you!
This is the culmination of many years of prayer, perseverance, and hope. Archbishop Sheen used the most powerful means of communication available in his day to proclaim a timeless message: that Jesus Christ gives meaning, purpose, and hope to our lives.
Thank you for making the pilgrimage to St. Louis. Thank you for your prayers for Archbishop Sheen’s cause over these many years. And thank you for being part of this extraordinary moment in the life of the Church.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, pray for us!