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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1952 Bishop Fulton J Sheen Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1952 Bishop Fulton Sheen Print Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
This photograph of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, one of the most widely venerated figures in American Catholicism, captures his profound influence on religious culture in the mid-20th century. Sheen played a pivotal role in bringing religious philosophy to millions through radio and television, as mass communication became increasingly prevalent in the post-war United States.
Ordained as a priest of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, in 1919, Sheen quickly gained recognition as a renowned theologian and later became a professor of theology and philosophy at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. In 1930, he began hosting his nighttime radio program, "The Catholic Hour," under the moniker Father Sheen. His influence grew further with the launch of his television program, "Life is Worth Living," in 1952, which reached millions of viewers nationwide.
In 1961, Sheen transitioned to his final television series, "The Fulton Sheen Program," which aired until 1968. He is widely credited as one of the first televangelists, paving the way for future religious broadcasters. The rise of televangelism in the 1970s and 1980s can be traced back to Sheen's pioneering efforts in using television to spread faith and philosophy.
This image captures Sheen in a moment of prominence in his career as he continued to expand his teachings and gain a following among adherents to the Catholic faith, particularly in the Northeast where Catholic communities had been established.
