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New NYC Archbishop Shares Vision, Pizza Plans
9 Feb
Summary
- New archbishop aims for an evangelizing church serving all.
- Hicks celebrated his first Mass, welcoming the faithful.
- He plans to explore local pizza while adjusting to NYC.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks has officially assumed leadership of the Archdiocese of New York, celebrating his inaugural Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. He opened his first service with a Spanish prayer, signaling his inclusive approach. Hicks articulated his vision for the archdiocese to be a church dedicated to serving others and actively evangelizing.
His tenure began with a warm welcome from parishioners, many of whom attended Sunday's Mass to see him in person. Hicks, who is fluent in Spanish due to his missionary work in El Salvador, expressed joy in his new role. He also noted a personal, lighthearted goal of experiencing New York's pizza, particularly on Super Bowl Sunday.
The new archbishop aims to foster a church that embraces a new generation and guides individuals toward knowing and serving God. This mission-driven approach is central to his leadership as he settles into his role in New York.
