I'm going to borrow this book from our local library (-that's right! I'm gonna read it! uh huh! gonna read it!- said to Vatican officials lurking here): Old Errors and New Labels (1931) ISBN 10: 0818912464 ISBN 13: 9780818912467
We must entrust them to Bishop Sheen! Yes shame on the lot of them. Have you noticed how in both the secular and Church ruling bodies the masks are coming off. People are revealing themselves in spite of themselves. Its quite something to see.
From the article {My bolding}: Vatican City, Dec 4, 2019 / 02:00 pm (CNA).- The beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen was delayed at the request of Bishop Salvatore Matano of Rochester, an official in the Peoria diocese and other Church officials have confirmed. “They did not agree with the fact the beatification date was set and announced and asked the further consideration be done,” Msgr. James Kruse, Director of Canonical Affairs in the Diocese of Peoria, told CNA Dec. 4. Kruse is also a member of the Sheen Foundation, and has worked for years on Sheen's cause for canonization. Several other sources close to the beatification also told CNA that Matano requested the beatification be delayed. The bishop requested the delay due to concerns that Sheen could be cited in the final report covering an ongoing state attorney general’s investigation into New York’s bishops and dioceses. In September, New York’s attorney general began an investigation into whether any of the state’s eight Roman Catholic dioceses had covered up acts or allegations of clerical sexual abuse. Sheen was Bishop of Rochester from 1966 to 1969. The bishop, who was a prolific author and television personality, was set to be beatified on Dec. 21, the last step before a person can be declared a saint. A “postponement” of the beatification was announced by the Peoria diocese, where Sheen is buried and would have been beatified, on Dec. 3. The diocese said that “a few members of the Bishops’ Conference” had “requested a delay,” adding that “the Diocese of Peoria remains confident that Archbishop Sheen’s virtuous conduct will only be further demonstrated.” A source close to the Vatican’s Secretariat of State told CNA that Matano contacted the apostolic nuncio after the beatification date was set, to express concerns that Sheen could be named in a report by the attorney general, or accused of insufficiently handling allegations of abuse during his tenure as Rochester’s bishop. There was apparently specific concern that such an allegation against Sheen could be timed to coincide with the beatification on Dec. 21, sources told CNA. “A beatification is a celebration,” an official close to the Secretariat of State told CNA about the decision to postpone. “The purpose is to help the faith of the people, not to be an occasion for scandal and problems, nothing is lost by waiting and maybe some things are avoided.” So, if they don't know what's coming out in the attorney general's report, it might be better to wait.? Although I thought there was a case under Sheen that was thrown out by the courts. Ah well,we shall have to wait and see. There is nothing more that the secular press would love to capitalize on than a beatification of a bishop and a scandal involved. edited to add THE WORLD OVER WITH RAYMOND ARROYO - Author Philip Lawler, editor or Catholic World News, on the big stories of the week, including the Vatican's postponement of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification
My favorite work by Saint Fulton Sheen is Lift Up Your Heart: A Guide to Spiritual Peace. Truly a life-changing read.
Raymond is correct, it is troubling that civil authorities can set the time table for beatification. I feel so bad for the Sheen family, and sad for the faithful who were indeed robbed of a holy, and joyful moment on December 21.
In response to the postponement of the Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen, Bishop Daniel Jenky of the Diocese of Peoria has asked the faithful to participate in a special nine day novena to "petition God unceasingly" that the Cause may move forward to the Beatification and Canonization of Fulton Sheen. On the 40th anniversary of Sheen's death, Bishop Jenky decided to make known this upcoming special novena trusting in the "power of prayer" to move heaven as well as instill hope to all those saddened and disappointed by the delay announced so close to the expected Beatification. The nine-day novena will start on December 12th, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and include daily meditations on reflections from Fulton Sheen. The novena is available in English and Spanish and will be carried on several Catholic television networks as well as social media sites. Bishop Jenky asks the many supporters of Archbishop Sheen to give themselves over to prayer, which is always the best way to support the Cause. Together, we seek God’s will in the ultimate judgment of the Apostolic See. Novena
Out of curiosity, I Googled for the Peoria cathedral. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathe..._the_Immaculate_Conception_(Peoria,_Illinois) Wow ... it is BEAUTIFUL! To think I visited (in childhood / early teens) the Peoria / Sunnyland area many times as a (Protestant) kid and didn't know it was there. I also don't recall having seen it in passing (good memory). Now I wish I could visit, but it's 1,400 miles distant and I'm not in frequent contact with two cousins who reside nearby.
In loving remembrance of Archbishop Fulton Sheen (3 homilies) O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
