In the mid-1800s, Archbishop John Hughes, AKA “Dagger John” earned the reputation of an “intellectual pugilist” for pushing back against the anti-Catholicism in New York City. His efforts resulted in the parochial school system of today.
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Archdiocese of New York, Victim-Survivor Attorneys Acknowledge Progress on Settlement Negotiations
In an update on the Archdiocese of New York’s clergy sex abuse settlement negotiations, Archbishop Ronald Hicks said he is “cautiously optimistic” that talks with attorneys representing victim-survivors are moving in the right direction, “although much work remains to be done before a settlement can be finalized and consummated.”
Bishop Brennan, NYC Catholics, Commemorate The Persecuted
Hundreds gathered March 22 at the namesake Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in the Diocese of Brooklyn to commemorate Christian martyrs.
Era of Archbishop Ronald Hicks Begins in The Archdiocese of New York
The era of Archbishop Ronald Hicks as shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York officially began on Feb. 6 with his installation Mass at a filled-to-capacity St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Archbishop Hicks Asks for Prayers During Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral as He Prepares for Installation
Archbishop Ronald Hicks spent the evening before his installation presiding over a vespers service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, leading the congregation in prayer, and offering what he called his “roadmap” of how he intends to shepherd New York’s 2.8 million Catholics.
Cardinal Dolan: A Steward of Faith in New York
Since he arrived in the Archdiocese of New York in 2009, Cardinal Timothy Dolan has become a national figure. After 16 years leading one of the nation’s largest archdioceses, here’s a timeline of Cardinal Dolan’s tenure in the Big Apple.
Incoming Archbishop of New York Offers Hint of His Top Priorities
One day ahead of his installation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York offered a hint of his priorities during a wide-ranging press conference on Feb. 5.
A Timeline of Archbishop Ronald Hicks
A timeline of Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ life and ministry, from his birth in Illinois to his installation as the 11th Archbishop of New York.
Fast Facts About Archbishop Ronald Hicks
Take a look at the influences, experiences, and unexpected details of Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ journey to the Archdiocese of New York.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ Coat of Arms Design Explained
What do the symbols in Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ coat of arms mean? A closer look at the imagery, motto, and spiritual significance behind the design.