Tickets available NOW for Beatification Mass

“I am pleased to announce that tickets for the Mass of Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, as well as events taking place before and after the historic celebration, will be available on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. CDT. Tickets will be available through the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation at celebratesheen.com​," said Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka.

The Mass of Beatification will take place on September 24, 2026, at 2 p.m. at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church in the United States and throughout the world. The Dome will open early that day for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, and a preBeatification program with Catholic speakers and musicians. In addition to the Beatification Mass itself, pilgrims will have the opportunity t


“The Dome will open early for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration, providing pilgrims with an opportunity to prepare spiritually for this sacred celebration. Beginning later that morning, a special pre-Beatification program will feature a variety of Catholic speakers and musicians,” said Bishop Tylka in the statement.

The bishop said the beautification of Archbishop Sheen is a historic moment for the Diocese of Peoria and the Catholic Church throughout not only the United States but the world.

While the Beatification Mass will be the centerpiece of the celebrations, Bishop Tylka said it isBishop Tylka only one part of what he hopes will be “a transformative pilgrimage experience for countless people.”

From Sept. 15–26, 2026, pilgrims will have the opportunity to participate in a rich series of prayerful, educational, and celebratory events, including Holy Hours, Masses of Thanksgiving, visits to Archbishop Sheen’s tomb, and the inaugural Sheen Awards in Peoria, Illinois.

These events will make up what is called the official Sheen Pilgrimage that will provide a chance to walk in the footsteps of Archbishop Sheen, one of the church’s greatest evangelizers.

“As tickets become available, I encourage everyone to begin considering how they can make this historic moment meaningful in their own lives. I invite you to review the schedule, prayerfully discern which events you would like to attend, and begin planning your pilgrimage now,” said Bishop Tylka, who encourages pilgrims to journey to both St. Louis and Peoria.

Because of the historic significance of this event and the anticipated attendance from across the nation and around the world, advance ticket registration will be required for the Beatification Mass and select events.

Additional information regarding schedules, hotel accommodations, livestream opportunities, pilgrim resources, and frequently asked questions will be available at celebratesheen.com when registration opens.
 
(Illuminating Catholics podcast hosts Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower from the Diocese of Sioux City recently interviewed Bishop Tylka about Archbishop Sheen and the upcoming events surrounding the beatification. Check out the podcast HERE.)