Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York and signals continued emphasis on both life and human dignity in the church’s public witness.
Hicks, 58, has built a reputation as a deeply committed pro-life pastor whose advocacy extends from defending unborn life to promoting broader visions of human dignity.
Born in Harvey, Illinois, and shaped by decades of ministry in Chicago and Joliet, Hicks has long embodied the Catholic Church’s teachings on the sanctity of life.
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