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03/06/2026

March 5, 2026: Pope Leo XIV Prays for Peace in the World

Pope Leo XIV prayed for world leaders to “abandon projects of death” in a video message released by the Vatican on March 5, calling on people around the world to pray for peace.

“Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy,” Pope Leo said in the video.

“Help us understand that true security does not come from control fueled by fear, but from trust, justice, and solidarity among peoples,” he added.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSrOCQDFdFA

At last year's annual meeting for peace in Rome, the Pope said, “Peace is holy, not war.” The Pontiff called for reconciliation and dialogue among all peoples. The program, titled “Daring Peace,” gathered nearly 300 religious, cultural, and political representatives in Rome for a three-day series of events that concluded with a prayer and remarks by Pope Leo XIV, held inside the Colosseum. The series of meetings focused on uniting leaders to continue the dialogue opened by the agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Reporting Credits:
EWTN and Jersey Catholic

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03/06/2026

His Excellency Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks Joins SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel as Host of New Weekly Show

SiriusXM announced Tuesday that, just weeks after being installed as the Archbishop of New York, Archbishop Ronald Hicks is hosting a new program on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel (ch. 129). “All Good Things with Archbishop Hicks,” a weekly program hosted by the newly appointed archbishop and co-host Father Dave Dwyer, which premiered Tuesday, March 3, at 2 p.m. ET. The show will air every Tuesday afternoon and will also be available on demand on the SiriusXM app.

Read the article and listen to his first podcast here:

"All Good Things with Archbishop Hicks" debuts Tuesday, March 3, at 2 p.m.

02/26/2026

Gentle Reminder: St. Patrick's Cathedral 2026 Easter Mass Ticket Lottery Closes Monday, March 1.

The 2026 Easter Solemn Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, April 5, at 10 a.m.

Due to the overwhelming demand, an online lottery will fill ticket requests. This process is conducted online only; no ticket requests will be accepted via the U.S. Postal Service. Applying does not guarantee that a request will be fulfilled. PLEASE NOTE: There is a two-ticket limit per application.

Learn more here: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/st-patricks-cathedral-2026.../

02/24/2026

The First Sunday of Lent Mass: Renouncing Satan's Empty Promises

Watch His Excellency Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks celebrate his inaugural First Sunday of Lent Mass. His homily on following the path of Lent begins at 24:44: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT9BdiAIEwM...

Dear Beloved in Christ,

In the Renewal of Baptismal Promises/Confirmation rite, we are asked: “Do you renounce Satan, and all his works and (all his) empty promises?”

Lent’s three gentle directives—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—are the Church’s time-tested answer, and a way of bringing our whole life back into the light of God. In prayer we return to the Lord as children, listening to His Word, seeking His mercy, and letting the Holy Spirit re-order our desires so that God is truly first.

In fasting we practice holy freedom: we loosen our grip on what is good but not God, learn compassion for those who lack daily bread, and make room in our hearts for Christ, who leads us through the desert toward the joy of Easter.

And in almsgiving we let that interior conversion become love made visible—fraternal charity and justice that honors the dignity of the poor and binds the Body of Christ together.

These three belong together: prayer keeps our sacrifices from becoming self-focused, fasting keeps our prayer from becoming merely words, and almsgiving keeps both from turning inward, so that—nourished by the Eucharist and strengthened by confession—we may learn to renounce all of the Devil's empty promise and choose Jesus anew with a pure heart.

In our modern times, these three directives are a balm for our soul, enlighten our heart and strengthen our spirit.

May peace be with you...

02/21/2026

Cardinal Dolan's New Role & His Thoughts on the Importance of Lent

Watch the video regarding His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan's thoughts on observing Lenten practices here: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/a-word-from-cardinal-dolan.../

Read the full story here about his new role here: https://thegoodnewsroom.org/cardinal-dolan-reverend-a-r.../

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch appointed His Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Rev. A.R. Bernard as co-chief chaplains of the New York City Police Department during her 2026 State of the NYPD address last week.

The Commissioner explained that “For more than a century, our Chaplains Unit has made sure that our officers never have to carry the tremendous weight of their work alone. They’ve helped officers find their better angels and remember the calling that lives at the heart of this work.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard are two of the most righteous people this City has ever known. They are two men of incredible faith whose lives and leadership embody the moral clarity, compassion, and wisdom our officers rely on in their hardest moments.

For decades, they have helped shape the spiritual life of this city through leadership that reaches far beyond their pulpits. Their decision to serve the NYPD speaks to something enduring between faith and policing, and to the place the Chief Chaplain role has long held in the lives of the men and women who wear the shield.”

Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch will announce the move Tuesday in her “State of the NYPD” address.

02/19/2026

What Will You Do for Lent and Why?

Dear Beloved in Christ,

Welcome to Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, as together we begin the holy season of Lent.

You may watch the Ash Wednesday mass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLsqG0zrLp0
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Today is also a special moment for "America's Cathedral," for it is the first Ash Wednesday mass where His Excellency Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks is the celebrant. We’re deeply honored and so very grateful for his presence with us, and we ask the Lord to bless his ministry among us.
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In a few moments, we will be marked with ashes—an outward sign of an inward desire: to return to God with sincerity, humility, and hope. Archbishop Hicks' homily invites each of us to take Lent personally by asking a simple, searching question: what are you going to do for Lent, and why are you going to do it? He reminds us that Jesus gives us three time-tested paths—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—not as performances for others, but as quiet, honest choices that renew our relationship with the Lord and help keep God at the center of our lives.
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He even offers practical examples: acts of charity like donating 40 cans of food during these forty days, and a very relevant fast urged by Pope Leo in our current time of verbal discord—fasting from harmful speech by choosing words marked by kindness, respect, and peace.
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As we worship today, let’s ask for the grace not only to “do something” for Lent, but to let God truly do something in us.
During this Lenten season, and always, let us keep God in our hearts.

May peace be with you...

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02/12/2026

The First Sunday Mass of His Excellency Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks

Dear Beloved in Christ,

On February 8, 2026, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City celebrated Sunday Mass presided over by His Excellency Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks, marking his first Sunday liturgy there as principal celebrant.

Watch the Holy Mass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXTG5NUTpPI

Our new Archbishop comes to us as a shepherd formed by prayer, missionary service, and deep pastoral love. Appointed by the Holy Father to lead the Archdiocese of New York, he now carries the spiritual care of millions of Catholics — a responsibility he accepts with humility and trust in God.

Before this moment, Archbishop Hicks served both as Bishop of Joliet and as a missionary in El Salvador, where he worked closely with vulnerable children and families. Those years shaped in him a heart attentive to the poor, a love for the universal Church, and a genuine sensitivity to the needs of diverse communities. He is a pastor who has walked closely with suffering people and who understands that leadership in the Church begins with service.

His Excellency is firmly rooted in the Church’s teaching — especially regarding the dignity of every human life, the importance of protecting the vulnerable, and the urgent call to evangelize in our time. Yet he carries these truths not as burdens, but as gifts — gifts meant to heal, to unite, and to draw souls more deeply to Christ.

In Archbishop Hicks, we receive a shepherd who seeks fidelity to the Gospel, compassion in ministry, and renewal for the Church. Let us welcome him with open hearts and keep him always in our prayers.

May peace be with you...

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02/12/2026

Memorial of Saint Scholastica

Today we recall with gratitude the beloved sister of Saint Benedict, who was a radiant witness to the power of contemplative love.
Living in the sixth century, she consecrated her life to God and founded a community of women dedicated to prayer, silence, and holy obedience. The most cherished account of Scholastica tells of her final meeting with her brother. When Benedict wished to depart after their yearly conversation, she prayed that he might remain a while longer to speak more about of God. A sudden storm arose, preventing his departure. In this, the Church sees a gentle yet profound teaching: prayer born of deep love moves the heart of God and transforms the world in unseen ways.

Saint Scholastica stands as patroness of Benedictine nuns and of those who seek protection from storms—both literal and spiritual. She reminds us that the hidden life, faithfully lived, sustains the Church just as surely as the most visible ministries. Her quiet fidelity recalls the primacy of communion with God, where love becomes our greatest work. As we entrust ourselves to her intercession, may we learn to cherish silence, to pray with confidence, and to love Christ above all things—so that, like Saint Scholastica, our lives may rise heavenward as an offering of love.

May peace be with you...

02/07/2026

Installation of the Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York

We invite you to join in a profoundly significant moment in the life of the Church: the installation of the Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York. This beautiful Mass, celebrated in the sacred space of St. Patrick’s Cathedral marks the beginning of Archbishop Hicks’s pastoral ministry over one of the largest and most diverse Catholic communities in the United States.

With deep gratitude for the faithful leadership of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and a spirit of hope for the future, this ceremony is rich in tradition, prayer, and the promise of renewal—a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the call to serve Christ and His people.

Watch the installation mass here:

Installation of the Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York

02/06/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsxMljXmT4Y

Solemn Vespers for the Installation of the Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York

02/05/2026

With sincere joy, the Trustees of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, welcome Archbishop-designate Ronald A. Hicks and pray that the Holy Spirit abundantly blesses his ministry among us.

02/05/2026

On behalf of The Trustees of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, we express our deep gratitude to His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, for 17 years of faithful and visionary leadership. You will be missed!