The Eastern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in the United States extends its warmest wishes and prayers to Archbishop-designate Ronald A. Hicks, KC*HS, upon his appointment as archbishop of New York. 

We are overjoyed that Pope Leo XIV has selected from among his shepherds a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem to lead the 2.8 million members of the Archdiocese of New York and look forward to welcoming him into the Eastern Lieutenancy.
“On behalf of the more than 2,400 members of our lieutenancy, which will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026, I offer our prayers and solidarity of support to the archbishop-designate as he assumes his pastoral responsibilities in the Archdiocese of New York,” said Michael J. La Civita, lieutenant.

“The lieutenancy also expresses its most heartfelt gratitude to His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, for his years of leadership in the Archdiocese of New York and as grand prior of our lieutenancy. His unwavering support of the people of the Holy Land has been visible by his frequent pastoral visits to that part of the world and his deep support for the work of our beloved order.”

“We are grateful for his years of spiritual leadership and guidance as our prior, allowing our members to grow in holiness and devotion by his example. May the Lord bless him with years of good health as he enters the next chapter of his ministry.”