Prayer service held for New York's Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will become New York's archbishop, marked by two key events. A prayer service was held Thursday, and he will be installed at a service on Friday.
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Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will become New York's archbishop, marked by two key events. A prayer service was held Thursday, and he will be installed at a service on Friday.
New York Catholics are about to officially welcome their new leader. Ceremonies have begun to welcome Ronald Hicks as the new archbishop. Hundreds filled Saint Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday evening for a solemn prayer service. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello was inside the cathedral for the vespers.
Hicks will be formally installed as archbishop Friday. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and Tony Aiello have team coverage.
The Archdiocese of New York is preparing for a new archbishop for the first time in almost 17 years.
Bishop Ronald Hicks spoke publicly and took questions Thursday morning as he prepares to succeed retiring Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
