‘Start Spreading the News, I’m Starting Today’ Says Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks During Installation Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
| 02/6/2026
By: Mary Shovlain
Ronald A. Hicks was formally installed as the new Archbishop of New York during a solemn installation Mass celebrated Friday afternoon at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The historic liturgy marked the beginning of his pastoral ministry as shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York and drew clergy, civic leaders, and faithful from across the region.
Monsignor Luke Sweeney, S.T.L., is the dean of seminarians and professor of Catholic social teaching at St. Joseph's Seminary. We spoke with him about the next generation of priests, the upcoming comprehensive exams at the seminary, and how we can respect God's creation.
By:
Patrick Grady
| 03/12/2026
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Showcasing the flame as a symbol for the Holy Spirit, this exhibition offers a reflective environment to engage with the Holy Spirit this Lent.
By:
Patrick Grady
| 03/12/2026
Catholic Near East Welfare Association sends $1 million to support Catholic initiatives in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.