Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) was an American Catholic archbishop, author, and one of the most prominent religious broadcasters of the 20th century. Born in El Paso, Illinois, Sheen was ordained a priest in 1919. He earned a doctorate in philosophy from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and later became a professor of theology and philosophy. Sheen gained national fame in the 1950s through his Emmy-winning television program Life Is Worth Living, where he combined theology, moral teaching, and cultural commentary with charisma and wit. At the height of its popularity, the show drew millions of viewers, including many non-Catholics. Appointed auxiliary bishop of New York in 1951, Sheen later became bishop of Rochester in 1966 and was named an archbishop in 1969. He wrote over 70 books and hundreds of articles, becoming a leading voice in Catholic evangelism. Fulton Sheen died in 1979 and was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2019. His legacy endures as a pioneer of religio