Background
Foley, Dorance Vincent was born on April 6, 1900 in Ryan, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank M. and Lillian (Synan) Foley.
Foley, Dorance Vincent was born on April 6, 1900 in Ryan, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank M. and Lillian (Synan) Foley.
Bachelor of Arts, Campion College, 1921; student priesthood, St. Paul Seminary, Minnesota, to 1925; Doctor of Laws, Loras College, 1947; Doctor of Laws, Clarke College, 1975.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1925;
curate, Nativity Church, Dubuque, Iowa., 1925-1926;
chancellor and secretary, Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1926-1951;
vicar general, Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1944-1952;
officialis, Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1950-1951;
prothonotary apostolic, Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1952;
papal chamberlain, Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1934;
domestic prelate, Archdiocese of Dubuque, 1945;
irremovable rector, St. Patrick's Parish, Dubuque, 1952-1956;
pastor, St. Patrick's Parish, Dubuque, 1966-1972;
dean, Dubuque Roman Catholic Clergy, 1952-1956;
president, Loras College, Dubuque, 1956-1966;
special assistant to president for development, Loras College, Dubuque, 1972-1988. Chaplain Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, 1926-1931, Mount Loretto, Dubuque, 1931-1952. Vice president, treasurer Archdiocese Dubuque, Inc., 1944-1952, archdiocesanconsultor, 1944-1981.
Vice president Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Dubuque. Director The Witness, Catholic Charities, Inc., 1944-1952.
Served Students Army Training Corps., World War I. Member American Legion (past chaplain Dubuque post), C.O.F., Delta Epsilon Sigma. Clubs: Knights of Columbus.