Father Francis Foley '72 celebrated his 25th Anniversary in the Priesthood by celebrating Mass at St. Athanasius on Sunday June 14, 2009. Father was joined in the celebration by fellow St. A's Alumni Father Michael Gerlach '69 and Father Joseph Okonski '78, current Pastor of St. A's, and Monsignor McAfee, former Pastor of St. A's.
Father Francis Foley ('72) 6/14/09 on lessons learned from his Mentors, and the three personalities of a Priest in performance of his duties - "...Roar like a Lion (from the pulpit)...Be pure as an Angel (from the Altar)...And be gentle as a Lamb (from the Confessional)..."
June 14, 2009 - Occasion Father Foley's 25th Anniversary in the Priesthood. From Left to right, Father Francis Foley '72, Father Joseph Okonski '78, Father Anayo Nna, Monsignor McAteer (former Pastor of St. A's), and Father Michael Gerlach '69.
An excellent turnout for Father's Jubilee celebration(at left). The Altar Boys lead the way (above) at the conclusion of Father's 25th Anniversary Mass.
Father Foley in the news...
Real good article on Father Foley from the 2006 Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) News. Father has worked as a Priest Recruiter for the military. His role includes not only recruiting Catholic Priests, but also fulfilling other critical shortage areas like Rabbis, Imams and Greek Orthodox Priests.
