Tug of war, ping!
I sympathize with his family, although I wonder a bit about what their motives are, but I think he belongs where he is.
I had the views of the “family” completely reversed. I thought they wanted the good bishop’s remains interred in a family buriel, in New York, and sympatico with Cardinal Dolan.
Peoria was devoted to Bishop Sheen, enough that it was they who pursued to Rome his name and place among sainthood. Then bigfooted Cardinal Dolan sat on the removal of the deceased bishop to Peoria, required for their cause for sainthood.
I agree with Cardinal Dolan in this dispute - I have been many times to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral (but never have been to Peoria) and can’t think of a better place to hold his earthly remains.
If one should raise his eyes to the ceiling, they will find many Cardinal’s red hats hanging from the rafters, all Holy men who served God. They are all buried with their Pallium and the crypt itself is a sacred space.
Venerable Archbishop Sheen took his last breath before the Monstrance in his private chapel at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. From the day of his Ordination, he never missed daily Eucharist Adoration. Not once!
P.S. Why Is the Diocese of Rochester not getting involved?
I expect if his body were to be exhumed, it will be found to be incorrupt. I strongly recommend to everybody to visit the Cathedral, especially the crypt.
Thank you for posting.