Thought you might like to see the letter our chancellor wrote to the Diocese of Peoria regarding their decision to resume the promotion of the cause for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen:

Dear Ms. Gibson:

Congratulations on the decision of the Diocese of Peoria to resume its promotion of the cause for its native son, Archbishop Fulton Sheen.

As you are aware, the Archdiocese of New York was surprised when the Diocese of Peoria issued a press release last October announcing that it had dropped the cause.  Although the same release quoted the Bishop of Peoria as having stated that the Archdiocese of…

Today marks the 30^th Anniversary of the death of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, and I am honored to be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Mass to commemorate his life.  A large gathering of priests, bishops, and cardinals are expected to attend.  What a marvelous tribute to this devoted, tireless, holy son of the church whom Pope John Paul II called “Preacher to the World” in the Sanctuary of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the very place I will be preaching tonight.

Earlier today I recorded my weekly radio program for the Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio,…