More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State <\/a><\/p>\nThe incoming bishop has also spent time with Cardinal Dolan. The two held mass together at Saint Patrick\u2019s Cathedral back in December, soon after Hicks was announced as Dolan\u2019s successor.<\/p>\n
Hicks is Pope Leo\u2019s pick to succeed Cardinal Dolan. Like the Pope, Hicks is from the Chicago area with a deep background in missionary work.<\/p>\n
Cardinal Dolan led his final mass as New York archbishop at Saint Patrick\u2019s Cathedral before a packed crowd of parishioners.<\/p>\n
Pope Benedict named Dolan as archbishop back in February 2009, before elevating him to cardinal three years later. He came to New York after serving as archbishop of Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
Per church law, Dolan filed his \u201crequest to retire\u201d last year,\u00a0 a requirement for his post after reaching age 75. Dolan is set to turn 75 on Friday, when Hicks is formally installed as New York\u2019s 11th archbishop.<\/p>\n
In retirement, the cardinal says he will still keep busy with church duties.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would still have responsibilities as part of the college of cardinals. In fact, I was there in early January, which the Holy Father called all the cardinals over just for two days of consultation. And when we left, he said, I want you back. So I know we\u2019re going back,\u201d Dolan previously said.<\/p>\n
There will be an installation eve vespers service on Thursday before Friday\u2019s formal installation service, where a papal letter will be read appointing Hicks as archbishop, and he will take the archbishop\u2019s chair. A number of faith leaders will also be present to greet and welcome Hicks as archbishop.<\/p>\n
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