Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks celebrated his first Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral just two days after his installation as Archbishop of New York. In his homily, Archbishop Hicks reflected on the Eucharist as both a source of nourishment and a call to mission, urging the faithful to carry their faith into the world.

After Mass, the archbishop spoke with members of the press, sharing his desire to meet Catholics across the archdiocese in the coming weeks through special liturgies and events. He emphasized unity, encounter, and evangelization as central themes for his ministry, expressing his hope for a Church that listens, serves, and goes out on mission throughout New York.