New Yorkers React to Cardinal Dolan's Departure and Successor

End of an Era for Archdiocese of New York

• 📌 The Archdiocese of New York is anticipating the resignation of Timothy Cardinal Dolan as Archbishop.
• 🗓️ Cardinal Dolan, who turned 75 in February, submitted his resignation to the Vatican, estimating he would remain in his post for 6 to 8 months.
• ⏳ Sources indicate that Pope Leo has chosen Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, as the new Archbishop of New York.

Reactions to Cardinal Dolan's Departure

• 💬 Parishioners at St. Patrick's Cathedral expressed that Cardinal Dolan made them feel spoken to personally and described him as a great guy, down to earth, and very friendly.
• 🙏 Many expressed they would miss him and wished him the best in his future endeavors.
• 🗣️ Bill Donohue of the Catholic League commented that Cardinal Dolan is loved by New Yorkers, not just Catholics but non-Catholics as well.

Transition and New Leadership

• 🤝 Bishop Hicks, 58, shares similarities with Pope Leo, including being born and raised in suburban Chicago and speaking fluent Spanish.
• 🌎 Hicks has spent years ministering in Latin America, suggesting a potential connection with Spanish-speaking communities.
• 🌟 Some New Yorkers are looking forward to a new chapter and hope for fresh ideas from the new archbishop to bring people together.
• 📜 Cardinal Dolan was appointed Archbishop of New York by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 and has led the Archdiocese for 16 years.

Accountability and Survivors' Concerns

• ⚖️ Attorneys representing over 75 alleged child sex abuse survivors released a statement emphasizing that Cardinal Dolan's resignation will not stop their pursuit of answers or their request to depose him.
• 📢 They stated that a "game of diocesan musical chairs" will not impede their quest for justice for survivors and that true accountability requires disclosure and cooperation, not a quiet exit.
• 📰 CBS News New York will continue to cover Cardinal Dolan's retirement and the transition to new leadership.