Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks Installed as New Archbishop of New York

Homily calls for a missionary church to serve the world

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks was installed as the new Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York on February 6, 2026. In his homily, Archbishop Hicks expressed gratitude to various church leaders and emphasized the call for the Church to be a missionary one, proclaiming Jesus Christ and the Gospel to everyone without fear. He spoke of the Church's mission to serve the poor, vulnerable, and all of creation, and to build unity across cultures and generations.

Why it matters

Archbishop Hicks' installation marks a significant transition for the Archdiocese of New York, one of the largest and most influential Catholic dioceses in the United States. His vision for a missionary church focused on service, evangelization, and unity aligns with the broader priorities of Pope Leo and the global Catholic Church.

The details

In his homily, Archbishop Hicks shared his love for music and used lyrics from famous New York songs to express his initial impressions of the city. He then expressed deep gratitude to various church leaders, including Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Cardinal Cupich, and the outgoing Cardinal Dolan. Archbishop Hicks also thanked his family, friends, and the people of the Archdiocese of New York for their warm welcome and support. He emphasized the Church's call to be a missionary one, proclaiming Jesus Christ and the Gospel to all people, serving the poor and vulnerable, and building unity across cultures and generations.

  • Archbishop Hicks was installed as the new Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York on February 6, 2026.

The players

Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks

The newly installed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, who previously served as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois.

Cardinal Christophe Pierre

The Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, who represented Pope Leo at the installation ceremony.

Cardinal Blase Cupich

The Archbishop of Chicago, who had mentored Archbishop Hicks for over 11 years.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan

The outgoing Archbishop of New York, who had served in that role for 17 years.

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What they’re saying

“We exist to follow Jesus, who fed the hungry, healed those ill in body and spirit, rejected hatred and proclaimed love.”

— Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks (OSV News)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Archbishop Hicks' vision for a missionary church focused on service, evangelization, and unity reflects the broader priorities of the Catholic Church under Pope Leo's leadership. His installation marks a significant transition for the influential Archdiocese of New York.