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.[1]

The Right Reverend
Thomas P. Foley
Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeChicago
In officeNovember 19, 1869February 19, 1879
Orders
OrdinationAugust 16, 1846
ConsecrationFebruary 27, 1870
Personal details
Born(1822-03-06)March 6, 1822
Baltimore, Maryland
DiedFebruary 19, 1879(1879-02-19) (aged 56)
Chicago, Illinois

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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