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Lent begins in NYC as Archbishop Ronald Hicks celebrates his first Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (251+ words) New Yorkers filled the pews of St. Patrick's Cathedral as Archbishop Ronald Hicks gave his first Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the first day of the Lenten season." Many of New York's 2.8 million Catholics lined up to receive ashes on their…...
Signs of faith at Federal Plaza: Priest brings ashes to immigrants heading to court hearings on Ash Wednesday
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (376+ words) Father Fabian Arias stood on the rain-slicked street outside of the 26 Federal Plaza on Ash Wednesday morning " his white vestments fluttering in the wind while holding a small container of sanctified ashes ready for distribution." Feet ahead of him, some…...
Cardinal Timothy Dolan to co-chaplain NYPD, commissioner Tisch is expected to announce
1+ week, 2+ day ago (283+ words) Cardinal Timothy Dolan has a new calling. The former archbishop of New York will soon serve as co-chaplain of the NYPD, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is expected to announce on Tuesday. According to sources familiar with the appointment, the announcement…...
Ronald Hicks becomes New York Archbishop, pledges to take 2.8 million Catholics in a direction of change through service
1+ week, 5+ day ago (580+ words) A new era began at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Friday as Archbishop Ronald Hicks officially became the 11th leader of the Archdiocese of New York during an hours-long Mass and ceremony." The Chicago-born new archbishop of 2.8 million Catholics in New York…...
Incoming Archbishop Ronald Hicks speaks at prayer service on eve of becoming leader of New York’s Catholics
1+ week, 5+ day ago (273+ words) Incoming Archbishop Ronald Hicks received a rousing round of applause Thursday during a special prayer service at St. Patrick's Cathedral on the eve of his official installation as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York. The ceremony, known…...
Faithful welcome: What to know about incoming New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks and Friday’s installation ceremony
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (679+ words) New York Catholics will welcome a new leader on Friday, when Ronald Hicks is formally installed as the 11th Archbishop of New York, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan as the spiritual leader of what is perhaps America's most visible archdiocese. Hicks will…...
BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV accepts Cardinal Dolan’s resignation, Bishop Ronald Hicks of Illinois named new leader of New York archdiocese – amNewYork
2+ mon, 10+ hour ago (425+ words) Pope Leo XIV officially accepted Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation on Thursday and appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, IL, to serve as the new leader of the Archdiocese of New York beginning next year. The Vatican officially announced the pontiff's…...
New York’s Cardinal Dolan to resign as Illinois bishop to possibly lead NY Archdiocese: reports
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (574+ words) Cardinal Timothy Dolan is expected to soon depart his post as Archbishop of New York, per multiple reports this week." Pope Leo XIV is reportedly expected to accept Dolan's resignation this week. Cardinal Dolan, who reached the mandatory retirement age…...
East Village rally to save Catholic church from closure
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (795+ words) Around 100 parishioners, preservation advocates, and'East Village residents rallied on Sunday to oppose the cessation of services and the potential sale of the'Most Holy Redeemer Church. Those seeking to preserve the building and continue religious uses held up a sea of…...
Embracing love, not hate: Cardinal Timothy Dolan holds ‘Stand Up Sunday’ Mass against antisemitism at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) Cardinal Timothy Dolan united with members of the Jewish community on Sept. 7 during Sunday Mass at Midtown's Saint Patrick's Cathedral to denounce antisemitism. Dubbed "Stand Up Sunday," the event was part of a nationwide action aimed at raising awareness of…...