Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks Installation Ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral

New Archbishop's Installation Ceremony

• 📌 The installation ceremony for Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks at St. Patrick's Cathedral will be filled with ancient symbolism.
• 💡 The ceremony begins with a symbolic knock on the door of St. Patrick's Cathedral by Archbishop Hicks, signifying his arrival and invitation into the community.

Traditional Rituals and Symbolism

• 📜 A key tradition involves the papal nuncio reading a letter from the Pope officially appointing the new archbishop, which is then displayed to assert his right to the seat.
• 🪑 Archbishop Hicks will be seated on the cathedra, the bishop's throne, at St. Patrick's, formally marking the beginning of his service as Archbishop of New York.
• 🎨 Following tradition, Hicks's coat of arms will be hung on the chair, and the carpet will be changed from red to green because he is not a cardinal.

Cardinal Dolan's Farewell

• 👋 Timothy Cardinal Dolan bid an affectionate goodbye to the cathedra, the seat he is turning over after nearly 17 years in New York.
• 💬 Dolan reflected on New York as a beacon of diversity and a light to the world, despite its complexities.

Ceremony Adjustments and Broadcast

• ❄️ Due to expected cold weather, many processions will be moved inside the cathedral for safety.
• 📺 Live coverage of the installation ceremony will be broadcast on CBS News New York starting at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.