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New Archbishop of New York Prioritizes Faith and Community

2/6/2026

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Ronald Hicks, the incoming archbishop of New York, will prioritize evangelization for an archdiocese serving about 2.5 million Catholics.
At a news conference at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, he urged reengaging parishioners and passing faith to future generations, emphasizing immigrants’ dignity.
Appointed by Pope Leo XIV, Hicks aims to work with local government for the common good and has yet to meet New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Ronald Hicks, the incoming archbishop of New York, will prioritize evangelization for an archdiocese serving about 2.5 million Catholics.
At a news conference at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, he urged reengaging parishioners and passing faith to future generations, emphasizing immigrants’ dignity.
Appointed by Pope Leo XIV, Hicks aims to work with local government for the common good and has yet to meet New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.