This endowed chair is a faculty position named in honor of His Eminence John Cardinal Foley (1935-2011), a Philadelphia native who served the universal Church as President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications from 1984 to 2007 and as Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem from 2007 to 2011.
- Read more biographical information about Cardinal Foley, with links to videos.
- Remembering Cardinal Foley (on the 10th anniversary of his death, 2021) @ VaticanNews.va
As of July 1, 2017 the position is held full-time by the Rev. Thomas F. Dailey, O.S.F.S., S.T.D.
Advisory Committee
The work of the Cardinal Foley Chair is guided by an Advisory Committee appointed by the Rector of the Seminary. The members of the committee include professionals in the world of social communications, seminary education, and church life.
- List of current Advisory Committee Members
Charitable Support
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