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- Archbishop Ronald Hicks of the Archdiocese of New York marked his inaugural Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, pledging to evangelize and care for the vulnerable.
- He previously oversaw an orphanage in El Salvador, underscoring his focus on protecting children.
- Hicks spoke in English and Spanish to emphasize unity across cultures.
- Leading a large archdiocese serving about 2.5 million Catholics, he must implement a $300 million clergy abuse settlement.
