Fulton J. Sheen
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Summary
Fulton J. Sheen was born on May 8, 1895[1], in El Paso[2]. He died on December 9, 1979[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a television presenter[5], radio personality[6], essayist[7], writer[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,567 views/month, #5,779 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Patrick's Cathedral[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: Catholic bishop[13], Catholic theologian[14]
- Position held: auxiliary bishop[15], titular bishop[16], Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester (USA)[17], Catholic archbishop[18], titular archbishop[19]
- Employer: The Catholic University of America[20]
- Educated at: The Catholic University of America[21], Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute[22], St. Viator College[23], Seminaries of Saint Paul[24], Catholic University of Leuven[25], Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[26], Old University of Leuven[27], Peoria Notre Dame High School[28]
- Notable work: Life Is Worth Living[29]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award[30], James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[31], Order of Lincoln[32]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Fulton J. Sheen[35]
- Canonization status: Venerable[36], Servant of God[37], blessed[38]
- Archives at: St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry[39]
- Family name: Sheen[40]
- Given name: Peter John[41], Peter[42], John[43]
- Feast day: December 9[44]
- Official website: https://www.bishopsheen.com[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[46], English[47]
- Motto text: Da per matrem me venire[48]
Why It Matters
Fulton J. Sheen has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Fulton J. Sheen born?
Fulton J. Sheen's place of birth was El Paso[2].
Where did Fulton J. Sheen die?
Fulton J. Sheen passed away in New York City[4].
What did Fulton J. Sheen do for work?
Fulton J. Sheen worked as a television presenter[5], radio personality[6], essayist[7], writer[8], and Catholic priest[9].
Where did Fulton J. Sheen go to school?
Fulton J. Sheen was educated at The Catholic University of America[21], Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute[22], St. Viator College[23], and Seminaries of Saint Paul[24].
What awards did Fulton J. Sheen receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[30], James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[31], and Order of Lincoln[32].