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 mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
• 📜 The ceremony was filled with Catholic tradition and protocol, including the reading of a letter from the Pope and the formal acceptance of his mandate.
• 🗣️ The Archbishop delivered his first homily in both English and Spanish, emphasizing inclusivity and community.

Key Principles and Ministry

• ⛪ Hicks outlined his foundational principles, calling for a missionary church that catechizes, evangelizes, and puts faith into action.
• 🤝 He stressed the importance of being a church made up of missionary disciples who pass on the faith and care for the poor and vulnerable.
• 💖 The new archbishop also affirmed the church's commitment to defending and upholding life from conception to natural death.

Community and Service

• 🎉 The installation mass included special moments, such as a happy birthday wish to Cardinal Dolan and a standing ovation for his nearly 17 years of service.
• 👏 Attendees, both inside and outside the cathedral, expressed excitement and devotion, witnessing a significant moment in the New York Archdiocese.
• 🌟 Many parishioners shared personal connections, with one attendee noting that the new archbishop had baptized her, highlighting a sense of personal connection within the larger church community.