EWTN To Provide Live Coverage of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Beatification

Comprehensive coverage Sept. 23–26 to include live broadcasts of beatification events, EWTN News on-the-ground reporting, special programming and expanded access to Sheen's own historic television content.

IRONDALE, Ala., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EWTN Global Catholic Network will provide comprehensive coverage of the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, bringing audiences around the world to St. Louis and Peoria, Illinois, for the historic celebration of one of the most influential American Catholic figures of the 20th century. Emmy-award-winning television personality — soon-to-be "Blessed" — Archbishop Sheen is the first U.S.-born bishop to reach this stage on the path toward canonization, the Catholic Church's formal recognition of sainthood.

From Sept. 23–26, EWTN will offer live broadcasts of events surrounding the beatification, including extensive on-the-ground reporting from EWTN News across television, digital and print platforms, and special programming exploring Sheen's life, spirituality and impact on the Church, American culture and Catholic evangelization.

"Archbishop Fulton Sheen was one of the great evangelists of the 20th century and a pioneer in using the media to proclaim the Gospel," said Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman and CEO of EWTN. "His beatification is a historic moment for the Church in the United States. EWTN is immensely grateful to honor Sheen and to fulfill our own mission to serve the Church by bringing celebrations like this to audiences around the U.S. and the world."

Live from St. Louis and Peoria

EWTN's live coverage from St. Louis on Sept. 24 for the beatification will be hosted by Lila Rose of "The Lila Rose Show," Dr. Matthew Bunson, Editorial Director of EWTN News and Dominican Father Aquinas Guilbeau, University Chaplain at The Catholic University of America. 

Sheen's beatification has particular significance for EWTN. For more than 25 years, Sheen's radio broadcasts, his radio show "The Catholic Hour" on NBC Radio and his landmark television series, "Life Is Worth Living," brought Catholic teaching into millions of U.S. homes and helped establish him as one of the most recognizable Catholic voices of his generation.

"Archbishop Sheen demonstrated what was possible when someone with deep faith was willing to enter a new medium and use it boldly for Christ," said Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios. "Mother Angelica admired Sheen and was inspired by his use of television to reach people with the truths of the Catholic faith. In many ways, he blazed the trail that she would later follow. It is especially meaningful for EWTN to celebrate his beatification and to introduce his extraordinary legacy to a new generation."

EWTN's live broadcasts and digital streaming include a "Vespers for the Beatification" (evening prayer) from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis on Sept. 23 at 6 pm ET, extensive coverage with expert analysis and commentary begins at 10 am ET with a "Beatification Pre-Show" from The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, followed by the "Mass of Beatification" at 2:30 pm ET on Sept. 24. Two thanksgiving liturgies in Peoria, Illinois, Sheen's home diocese, will be aired on Sept. 25 at 12 pm ET and Sept. 26 at 4 pm ET.

Celebrating Sheen on EWTN

Throughout September, EWTN is airing special programming highlighting Sheen's life, spirituality, ministry and enduring influence. Additionally, EWTN has for the last 20 years rebroadcast Sheen's own award-winning television series, Life is Worth Living, which runs every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. ET.

EWTN will also provide expanded access for a limited time to select episodes of Sheen's work through its free digital streaming services EWTN+, EWTN.com and the EWTN YouTube Channel special playlist Fulton Sheen Life Is Worth Living, offering audiences an opportunity to encounter one of the pioneers of Catholic media on the platforms reaching most viewers today.

The expanded offering continues the tradition embodied first by Sheen and later by EWTN Foundress Mother Angelica: embracing the communications technology of the day to bring the Gospel to as many people as possible.

How to Watch

Access EWTN's broadcast and digital streaming coverage on the global television network's TV channels, EWTN YouTube Channel, EWTN+ on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, EWTN.com and the free EWTN app, with additional reporting and analysis available at EWTNNews.com.

For the complete schedule of live events, special programming and beatification coverage, visit www.ewtn.com/sheen.

About EWTN
EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 46th year, is the world's largest Catholic media organization. EWTN's 11 global TV channels and numerous regional channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week in more than 160 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio and more than 600 domestic and international AM and FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including EWTNNews.com, the National Catholic Register newspaper, as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.

SOURCE EWTN Global Catholic Network