Venerable Fulton Sheen: "A Loyal Son of the Church"

October 02, 2012 by Pat McNamara

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In his later years, Sheen, suffering from heart disease, was largely confined to his Manhattan apartment. Occasionally he preached retreats and at various events. The most dramatic moment in a dramatic life occurred in St. Patrick's Cathedral in 1979, two months before his death. There Pope John Paul II publicly embraced Sheen, saying: "You have written and spoken well of the Lord Jesus; you are a loyal son of the church." The usually reserved Sheen broke down in tears, and so did the rest of the cathedral.

Fulton John Sheen was admittedly ambitious, undeniably vain, and he loved the limelight. At the same time, he possessed a deeply generous heart and a sincere love of humanity. Seeking to use his talents in the interest of humanity, he succeeded. His books, radio programs, and television shows have inspired countless thousands. And they still do today. There's a good chance we may never see his like again.

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About Pat McNamara

Dr. Pat McNamara is a published historian. He blogs about American Catholic History at McNamara's Blog.

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