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Bishop Louis Tylka announces St. Mary Catholic Church in El Paso, Illinois, to be part of world's first parish named for Blessed Fulton J. Sheen

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in cassock, ferraiolo and pectoral cross, standing among bookshelves beside a carved statue of the Madonna and Child, on the set of his television programme.
Fulton J. Sheen on the set of his television programme. Fred Palumbo, 1952. Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria announced that St. Mary Catholic Church in El Paso, Illinois, will join a new parish named for Blessed Fulton J. Sheen. The merger will combine St. Mary with St. John Parish in nearby Benson to create the first parish in the world named after the newly beatified archbishop.

The new parish, Blessed Fulton J. Sheen, is scheduled to officially take its name on Dec. 9, which marks the first observance of Sheen's feast day. While the parish will carry the new name, the individual church buildings will retain their original names.

Bishop Tylka made the announcement on Sept. 26 following a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Mary, the site where Sheen was baptized on May 12, 1895. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop John O. Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, who was baptized by Sheen.

The announcement follows the beatification of Sheen on Sept. 24 in St. Louis. During the Mass, Bishop Barres noted the significance of celebrating at the site where Sheen's life in Christ began.

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  1. Oct 8, 8:30 AM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV receives relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen from Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka
  2. Oct 3, 12:46 PM PT · 2 sources Bishop Louis Tylka presents relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen to St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Earlier version, Wednesday 30 September

Bishop Louis Tylka announces St. Mary Catholic Church in El Paso, Illinois, to be part of world’s first parish named for Blessed Fulton J. Sheen

Earlier version, Tuesday 29 September

Bishop Louis Tylka announces first parish named for Blessed Fulton J. Sheen

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 26, 11:10 AM Catholic News Agency Illinois bishop announces first-ever parish to be named after Blessed Fulton Sheen
  2. Sep 26, 5:39 PM ACI Prensa Español Obispo de Peoria en EE.UU. anuncia la primera parroquia que llevará el nombre del Beato Fulton Sheen
  3. Sep 26, 11:10 AM Catholic World Report Illinois bishop announces first-ever parish to be named after Blessed Fulton Sheen
  4. Sep 26, 10:00 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Blessed Sheen’s baptismal parish in Illinois to be first in world named for him
  5. Sep 26, 10:00 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Blessed Sheen’s baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
  6. Sep 26, 10:00 AM The Catholic Sun Blessed Sheen’s baptismal parish in Illinois to be first in world named for him
  7. Sep 26, 11:29 AM National Catholic Register Illinois Bishop Announces First-Ever Parish to Be Named After Blessed Fulton Sheen
  8. Sep 27, 5:49 PM The Catholic Weekly Blessed Sheen’s baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
  9. Sep 27, 9:03 PM The Catholic Thing Illinois bishop announces first-ever parish to be named after Blessed Fulton Sheen
  10. Sep 28, 11:32 AM Niedziela Polski Pierwsza na świecie parafia bł. F. Sheena
  11. Sep 26, 10:40 AM The Catholic Sun Blessed Sheen’s baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
  12. Sep 26, 10:00 AM OSV News Blessed Sheen’s baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
  13. Sep 27, 7:11 PM The Monitor Blessed Sheen’s baptismal Church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
  14. Sep 28, 12:09 AM Catholic World News Blessed Sheen's baptismal church to be part of 1st parish named for him (OSV News)
  15. Sep 28, 12:00 PM Catholic New York The Birth of Blessed: An Illinois Parish Rejoices Over a Beatification
  16. Sep 29, 4:29 AM InfoCatólica Español Primera parroquia del mundo dedicada al beato Fulton Sheen
  17. Sep 29, 3:24 AM InfoVaticana Español La primera parroquia del mundo dedicada al beato Fulton Sheen estará donde fue bautizado

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  1. Oct 8, 8:30 AM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV receives relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen from Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka
  2. Oct 3, 12:46 PM PT · 2 sources Bishop Louis Tylka presents relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen to St. Patrick's Cathedral
  3. Oct 2, 8:02 AM PT Bishop Louis Tylka Discusses Fulton Sheen’s Beatification and Lasting Catholic Legacy
  4. Sep 25, 12:18 PM PT · 3 sources Bishop Louis Tylka celebrates thanksgiving Mass for Sheen beatification
  5. Sep 24, 12:42 PM PT · 2 sources Bishop Louis Tylka joins Celebrate Sheen Show
  6. Sep 24, 9:56 AM PT · 2 sources Bishop Louis Tylka reflects on Archbishop Fulton Sheen
  7. Sep 21, 4:32 PM PT · 5 sources Bishop Louis Tylka presides at Mass marking Archbishop Sheen's priestly ordination anniversary

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