Roger Joseph Foys


Roger Joseph Foys
Bishop emeritus of Covington
Bishop Foys at an ordination ceremony in 2013
DioceseCovington
AppointedMay 31, 2002
InstalledJuly 15, 2002
RetiredJuly 13, 2021
PredecessorRobert William Muench
SuccessorJohn C. Iffert
Orders
OrdinationMay 16, 1973
by Anthony John King Mussio
ConsecrationJuly 15, 2002
by Thomas C. Kelly, Gilbert Sheldon and Robert William Muench
Personal details
Born (1945-07-27) July 27, 1945 (age 79)
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materFranciscan University of Steubenville
MottoLuceat lux vestra
(Let your light shine)
Styles of
Roger Joseph Foys
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Roger Joseph Foys is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Covington in Kentucky from 2002 to 2021.