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Fulton J. Sheen

American roman catholic bishop and television presenter (1895-1979) · United States · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 84

Fulton John Sheen was an American Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Rochester from 1966 to 1969. He was known for his preaching, especially on television and radio.

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1979Died9 December 19791977Order of LincolnAward1969Named Catholic archbishopOffice6 October 1969 to 9 December 1979Named Titular archbishopOffice6 October 1969 to 9 December 19791966Named Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester (USA)Office21 October 1966 to 6 October 19691951Named Auxiliary bishopOffice28 May 1951 to 21 October 1966Named Titular bishopOffice28 May 1951 to 21 October 19661895Born8 May 1895

Awards

Order of Lincoln1977
Primetime Emmy Award
James Cardinal Gibbons Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1979 · aged 84

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