Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed Archbishop of New York!

Worthies All! Please help me to Congratulate his Excellency Bishop Hicks on his new appointment as the 11th Archbishop of New York! Archbishop-designate Hicks will be installed on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

“I have been deeply blessed to serve the people of the Diocese of Joliet,” Bishop Hicks said. “I will carry the faith, generosity, and the spirit of this diocese with me as I begin this new chapter of ministry.”

Bishop Hicks will continue serving the Diocese of Joliet until his installation in New York. The Archdiocese of New York is one of the largest Catholic dioceses in the United States, serving millions of Catholics across the city and surrounding counties.

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