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Cardinal Dolan's Legacy Ends with Final Midnight Mass

12/25/2025

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan's tenure as Archbishop of New York ended with his final Midnight Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
Pope Leo XIV accepted Dolan's resignation, marking a formal transition.
Dolan's successor, Bishop Ronald Hicks, will officially take over in February.
During his leadership, Dolan addressed antisemitism and engaged with diverse communities, reflecting a broader dialogue beyond the church.

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan's tenure as Archbishop of New York ended with his final Midnight Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
Pope Leo XIV accepted Dolan's resignation, marking a formal transition.
Dolan's successor, Bishop Ronald Hicks, will officially take over in February.
During his leadership, Dolan addressed antisemitism and engaged with diverse communities, reflecting a broader dialogue beyond the church.