Thomas Patrick Roger Foley

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The Right Reverend
Thomas P. Foley
Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago
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Church Roman Catholic Church
See Chicago
In office November 19, 1869—February 19, 1879
Orders
Ordination August 16, 1846
Consecration February 27, 1870
Personal details
Born (1822-03-06)March 6, 1822
Baltimore, Maryland
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Chicago, Illinois

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]

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. 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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