Ronald Hicks Installed as 11th Archbishop of New York at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Installation of Archbishop Ronald Hicks

• ⛪ Ronald Hicks was officially installed as the 11th Archbishop of New York during a special Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
• 🎶 He opened his remarks with a rendition of "New York, New York," expressing his desire to be a part of the city.
• 🤝 A letter from Pope Francis was read, and Archbishop Hicks formally accepted the position, calling for unity and a "church of the people."

Archbishop's Vision and Background

• 🗣️ Archbishop Hicks emphasized the call to be a missionary church that catechizes, evangelizes, and puts faith into action.
• 🌍 He spoke in Spanish, advocating for walking together as brothers and sisters and ministering to the poor, drawing from his past experience in South America.
• 🌟 His main mission is to evangelize, bringing a message of hope and excitement for what God has in store for New York and the world.

Community and Farewell

• 👥 Approximately 2,000 guests, including 90 bishops and cardinals, attended the ceremony.
• 🙏 The faithful expressed support and prayers for the new archbishop, acknowledging the huge task and responsibility ahead.
• 👏 The ceremony also included a fond farewell and standing ovation for the outgoing Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan, who served for nearly 17 years.