A Dec. 3 announcement that the beatification planned for Dec. 21 has been delayed sparked a grassroots movement to have the Masses celebrated.
Catholics pledge to have Masses said in support of Sheen beatification
Beatification for Archbishop Sheen postponed
The Diocese of Rochester, New York, said it had “expressed concern about advancing the cause for the beatification of Archbishop Sheen at this time without a further review of his role in priests’ assignments.”