Dispute over beatification of Archbishop Sheen can be resolved, columnist argues
September 05, 2014
In a column for the National Catholic Register, Father Roger Landry says that the Diocese of Peoria chose to halt the proceedings toward beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen: a decision that he regrets.
The controversy over the Sheen cause, Father Landry explains, reflects a long-running dispute between the Diocese of Peoria and the Archdiocese of New York over the disposition of Archbishop Sheen's remains. It should be possible to resolve that dispute by a reasonable compromise, he argues, and the beatification can proceed.
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Further information:
- The Lamentable Decision to Suspend Sheen’s Cause (National Catholic Register)
- Dispute between dioceses stalls cause for beatification of Fulton Sheen (CWN, 9/5)
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Posted by: unum -
Sep. 06, 2014 9:35 AM ET USA
One wonders why the two bishops are engaging in a battle of egos instead of "teaching as Jesus did".
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Posted by: bruno -
Sep. 06, 2014 7:44 AM ET USA
Historical precedent should serve us well here. A portion of his body can be entombed in Peoria and a portion in New York.
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Posted by: james-w-anderson8230 -
Sep. 05, 2014 11:04 PM ET USA
Give the current debacle over the St. Patrick's Day Parade in NY, it would appear that Peoria would be a more Catholic place for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's final resting place.
