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Fulton J. Sheen was American catholic bishop, televangelist, and venerable. 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. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
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