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How Fulton J. Sheen and Walter A. Maier unlocked the evangelistic power of the airwaves.

Leonard Feeney, writes Avery Dulles, S.J., in this 1978 encomium, should be remembered for more than his actions that led to his excommunication. He was a gifted orator, apologist, writer and counselor.

May 8, 1895 Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was born Peter John Sheen in El Paso, Illinois, on this day in 1895. The Archbishop, who is often referred to as the first televangelist, was known for his preaching especially on radio. For 20 years he hosted The Catholic Hour on radio (1930-1950), which drew over four million listeners. In 1951 he moved to television presenting “Life is Worth Living” (1951-1957), and “The Fulton Sheen Show” (1961-1968). He received an Emmy for his work and was said to have had an audience of 30 million viewers. Sheen died in 1979 and is was buried in St. Patric...

By Robert G. Marshall ( bio - articles - email ) | May 07, 2021 Using language reminiscent of wartime generals operating under a “take no prisoners alive” order, Joe Biden’s deputies at the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) stated earlier this year that they “will forge a path to the eradication” of sexual orientation/gender identity (SOGI) “discrimination” at any public or private or religious college. This menacing message was sent to the College of the Ozarks in Missouri, but it applies to all public, private, and Christian colle...