John Cardinal Foley, former director of communications for the Vatican, visited Aquinas Institute of Theology on January 30, 2008. After touring the school, Cardinal Foley joined Aquinas President Father Richard Peddicord, O.P., and Aquinas Vice President Father Gregory Heille, O.P., for a brief luncheon meeting; Cardinal Foley also met with members of the St. Louis press to answer questions about his experiences as director of communications at the Vatican.