Archbishop-designate Ronald A. Hicks on New York, Immigration, and Pastoral Leadership
| 01/20/2026
By: Mary Shovlain
In his first sit-down interview with The Good Newsroom, Archbishop-designate Ronald A. Hicks reflects on his first impressions of the Archdiocese of New York, the global character of its Catholic community, and the spiritual foundations guiding his leadership. He speaks about Saint Patrick’s Cathedral as a center of faith and shares how prayer, pastoral care, and respect for human dignity shape his approach as he prepares to serve the people of New York.
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America's Parish Church choir prepares to lead thousands through the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ.
By:
Mary Shovlain
| 04/02/2026
“Pope Leo XIV made clear: ‘Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war,'" the USCCB president said.
By:
The Good Newsroom
| 04/02/2026
The bishop emphasized the USCCB's opposition to the chemical abortion drug not only for its purpose of terminating life, but also that the abortion pill represents an isolating and harmful response to women in need.