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Ronald Hicks is to be installed as the 11th archbishop of New York.
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Ronald Hicks will be installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York at St. Patrick's Cathedral; he was chosen by Pope Leo in December and says he will emphasize missionary discipleship and gratitude.
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Ronald Hicks will be installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan. He is 58 and most recently served as bishop of Joliet, Illinois. The archdiocese serves roughly 2.5 million Catholics in New York City and several counties to the north. Hicks was chosen by Pope Leo in December to succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who retired after reaching 75.
Installation details:
- The installation Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
- Attendees are expected to include Catholic leaders and laypeople, representatives from other faiths, and figures from government, business, labor, education, the arts and first responders.
- Hicks has said he will reference Pope Leo and promote themes of gratitude, passing the faith to the next generation, and missionary discipleship.
- The change follows Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation, submitted as required when he turned 75.
Summary:
The installation marks a change in leadership for the Archdiocese of New York and is presented as part of a broader period of transition within the U.S. Catholic Church. Undetermined at this time.
