Statement from EWTN’s Michael P. Warsaw On the Death of Bishop Emeritus David E. Foley

Statement from Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of EWTN Global Catholic Network on the death of Bishop Emeritus David E. Foley of Birmingham:

“All of us at EWTN are saddened by the death of The Most Reverend David Foley who served the Diocese of Birmingham as Bishop for over a decade.  I had the privilege of first knowing Bishop Foley thirty years ago when he was a pastor in the Archdiocese of Washington.  Throughout his life and wherever his service to the Church took him, he was always known for his keen intellect, pastoral sensitivity and powerful preaching.

During his time as Bishop of Birmingham, he served as a member of the EWTN Board of Governors.  He also took great joy in hosting “Pillars of Faith”, a weekly live call-in television program that examined the Catechism of the Catholic Church from cover to cover. 

Despite their occasional disagreements, when Mother Angelica suffered her stroke and brain hemorrhage in 2001, Bishop Foley was one of the first to be at her bedside and he remained a frequent visitor to pray for her.  He never wavered in his respect for all that Mother had accomplished and was always supportive of the Network she founded.

May God reward him for his life of service to the Church, and may he rest in peace.”

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 37th year, is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN’s 11 TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 275 million television households in more than 145 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; the largest Catholic website in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, “The National Catholic Register” newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.

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