Mother Angelica Receives Posthumous Award at Inaugural Sheen Awards in Illinois
Mother Angelica is honored with a life achievement award at the Sheen Awards. Details of the award ceremony and the legacy of the EWTN founder.
TL;DR
- Mother Angelica received the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously.
- The award ceremony was held on September 25, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois.
- Mother Angelica founded the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and was recognized for her pioneering work in media evangelization.
- The award is seen as a continuation of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's legacy of using mass communication for faith.
- Other recipients included Bishop Robert Barron (Evangelization Impact Award), Jonathan Roumie (Television & Streaming Award), and Katie McGrady (Radio & Podcast Award).
- EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw expressed personal hope for Mother Angelica's future canonization.
- The recognition coincides with the 10th anniversary of Mother Angelica's death.