The John Cardinal Foley Chair
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.
See the printable documents linked below for further information about this emerging field of work.
As of January 2024, the Cardinal Foley Chair also directs the CATHOLIC PREACHING INSTITUTE @ Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary — a new project seeking to bring about a homiletic revival in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and beyond!
- To learn more about the work of the Institute, follow this link.
- 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
We hope you are interested in supporting the work of the Cardinal Foley Chair! To do so, please visit https://www.catholicfoundationphila.org/donate/
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