Episode 318: Archbishop Fulton Sheen: The Convert Maker Who Brought 42,000 Souls to the Catholic Church

At a time when many are preparing to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, we explore one of the most influential evangelists of the 20th century—Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Known as a convert maker, Sheen helped bring an estimated 42,000 people into the Church.

In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Hughes joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book on Fulton Sheen and his lasting impact on Catholic converts. Topics include:

🔹 How Sheen Inspired Her Book – Dr. Hughes shares how she came to admire Archbishop Sheen and why she felt compelled to write about him.
🔹 Famous Converts – Learn about Judith Mayo and other individuals whom Sheen helped bring into the Catholic faith.
🔹 Sheen’s Convert Classes – Discover how Fulton Sheen personally taught and guided converts into the Church.
🔹 Treasure in Clay – How reading Sheen’s autobiography deepened Fr. Edward’s appreciation for his writings.
🔹 The Beatification Controversy – The dispute over moving Sheen’s body from New York to Peoria and the unexpected cancellation of his beatification.
🔹 Sheen & Hollywood – Dr. Hughes connects her background in film studies to Sheen’s profound impact on Hollywood.
🔹 Why Sheen Still Inspires – What makes Fulton Sheen’s message timeless and why people continue to be drawn to his teachings today.
🔹 Must-Read Sheen Books – Cheryl’s top recommendations for those wanting to explore Sheen’s works.

👉 If you’re a Fulton Sheen fan, a convert, or simply curious about his powerful influence, this episode is a must-listen!

📕 Buy the Book- https://ignatius.com/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-afsp/

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