Thomas Patrick Roger Foley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Thomas Patrick Roger Foley

Roman Catholic bishop

Date of Birth: 06-Mar-1822

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 19-Feb-1879

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Thomas Patrick Roger Foley

  • Thomas Patrick Roger Foley (March 6, 1822 – February 19, 1879) was a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States.
  • He served as Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago from March 10, 1870 until his death on February 19, 1879.Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Foley attended local schools when he was convinced of a calling to Holy Orders.
  • He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore on August 16, 1846.
  • On November 19, 1869, he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago.
  • On February 27, 1870, Foley was consecrated titular bishop of Pergamum at the Baltimore Cathedral.
  • The principal consecrator was Bishop William G.
  • McCloskey of Louisville.
  • He was installed as coadjutor bishop at Holy Name Cathedral on March 10.
  • He died in office before he could succeed the Bishop of Chicago.

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