US EditionNew York’s incoming archbishop will focus on evangelizing and reengagement
Archbishop Ronald Hicks begins leading New York's 2.8 million Catholics with a focus on evangelization, immigrant outreach, and bilingual liturgy, following Cardinal Dolan’s retirement.
- On Feb. 6, 2026, Ronald Hicks was installed as the 11th Archbishop of New York at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, formally beginning his service to the Archdiocese of New York.
- Dec. 18, 2025, Ronald Hicks was appointed by Pope Leo XIV to succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, emphasizing evangelization and reengagement as priorities.
- At a Feb. 5 Vespers, Hicks alternated English and Spanish in his sermon and the Papal Nuncio, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, read the Pope's letter before Hicks was led to the cathedra.
- Hicks' leadership will affect about 2.8 million Catholics, following Cardinal Timothy Dolan's $300 million settlement fund for approximately 1,300 survivors.
- Planned outreach to immigrants and bilingual worship were emphasized as central elements of Hicks' agenda; he requested the installation liturgy be said in Spanish and said he looks forward to working with Zohran Mamdani, New York mayor, 'for the common good.
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At his installation, New York Archbishop Hicks commits to missionary church
NEW YORK (RNS) — Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks began his first homily as the leader of about 2.5 million New York Catholics by speaking Spanish, quoting from a hymn almost every Mass-going Latino knows. “Lord, take my life,” he began in Spanish, imperfectly quoting from “Alma Misionera,” or “Missionary Soul.” He continued, “I’m willing to do whatever you want, no matter what it is, you lead me to serve.” On Friday (Feb. 6), Cardinal Timothy Dolan f…
By Dave Collins - Ronald Hicks was installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York at the revered St. Patrick's Cathedral, urging Catholics to spread the faith while respecting all people and helping the vulnerable. Before thousands inside the cathedral and hundreds more outside, Hicks officially succeeded retired Cardinal Timothy Dolan at an elaborate Mass that included choirs. “We are called to be a missionary Church, a Church that catechi…
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New Catholic archbishop of New York wants a church that 'shows respect for all' and builds unity
Ronald Hicks has been installed as the 11th archbishop of New York. In Friday's ceremony at the revered St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, Hicks shared his vision for the archdiocese, including evangelizing and passing on the faith to the next…
Inside the fascinating rituals of NY Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ installation ceremony
From knocking at the doors of historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral to begin the ceremony to changing the color of the rug inside the house of worship to match Hicks’ status in the Church, the archdiocese left no stone unturned when it came to religious pomp and circumstance.
Ronald Hicks to be installed as 11th archbishop of New York in Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Ronald Hicks is set to be installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York in a ceremony at a revered Manhattan church where dignitaries and laypeople from all walks of life are expected to gather and celebrate.
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