Foley Chair of Social Communications
The John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics & Social Communications
Begun in 2013-14, the John Cardinal Foley Chair supports the work of the Catholic Church in the realm of social communications by teaching seminary students and church groups, working with staff in parishes and (arch)dioceses, and engaging in dialogue with journalists and media professionals.
About the Cardinal Foley Chair
See the printable documents linked below for basic information.
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 are professionals in the world of social communications, seminary education, and church life. The committee also benefits from the insights of national and international “consultors” in the realm of media and communications.
- List of Advisory Committee Members
Charitable Support
If you are interested in providing charitable support, please visit https://www.catholicfoundationphila.org/donate/
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