Bishop Hicks Appointed Archbishop-Designate of the Archdiocese of New York
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet as the new Archbishop of New York!
Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan and begin his ministry in New York City at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on February 6, 2026.
Let’s pray for Archbishop-designate Hicks as he prepares to lead the Archdiocese of New York with faith, compassion and a heart for all God’s people!
Below please find a message from Bishop Hicks in English and Spanish regarding his appointment as the archbishop-designate of the Archdiocese of New York.
Letter from Bishop Hicks (English)
