Archbishop Hicks will travel to Rome this week to receive the Pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

The Pallium is a woolen vestment worn by metropolitan archbishops as a symbol of their pastoral authority and their communion with the Holy Father. Each year, newly appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world gather at the Vatican to receive the Pallium from the Pope.

Ahead of his departure, Archbishop Hicks discussed the significance of the moment, describing it as both a great honor and a reminder of the responsibility entrusted to him as shepherd of the local Church.

The tradition of the Pallium dates back centuries and serves as a visible sign of an archbishop’s commitment to caring for the faithful of his archdiocese.

The Good Newsroom will be in Rome with the archbishop to cover this historic moment. The livestream of the June 29 Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica will be available on The Good Newsroom website. More details are coming soon.

The faithful are invited to keep Archbishop Hicks in their prayers as he prepares for this important moment in his ministry.