Statement From Archbishop Ronald Hicks on the Passing of His Father, Ronald J. Hicks
| 10/15/2026
By: Archbishop Ronald Hicks
October 15, 2026
Dear Friends,
Please keep my mother, Roselee, my brother, Richard, and the entire Hicks family in your prayers upon the death of my father, Ronald J. Hicks, who died on October 14, 2026, at the age of 87.
My dad was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and educator. As a lifelong, faithful Catholic, he would be delighted that you pray for his intention and his family.
We commend him to the loving mercy of God. Eternal rest grant unto him, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
As I remain,
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
† Most Reverend Ronald Hicks
Archbishop of New York
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Please keep my mother, Roselee, my brother, Richard, and the entire Hicks family in your
prayers upon the death of my father, Ronald J. Hicks, who died on October 14, 2026, at the age
of 87.