Ronald Aldon Hicks
Ronald Aldon Hicks (born August 4, 1967) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He was appointed Bishop of Joliet on July 17, 2020.
Ronald Aldon Hicks | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Bishop-Elect of Joliet | |
| Archdiocese | Chicago |
| Appointed | July 3, 2018 |
| Installed | September 17, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Robert Daniel Conlon |
| Other posts | Titular Bishop of Munatiana |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 21, 1994 by Joseph Bernardin |
| Consecration | September 17, 2018 by Blase J. Cupich, Francis J. Kane, and George J. Rassas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1967 Harvey, Illinois |
| Motto | Paz y bien (Peace and good) |
| Styles of Ronald Aldon Hicks | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
On May 21, 1994, Hicks was ordained to the priesthood. Pope Francis appointed Hicks titular bishop of Munatiana and auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago on July 3, 2018.[1][2] On September 17, 2018, Hicks was consecrated a bishop by Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago joined by two retiring Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago, Francis J. Kane and George J. Rassas.[3]
On July 17, 2020, Hicks was named Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet. He is scheduled to be installed on September 29, 2020.[4][5]
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- "Pope Francis Appoints Reverends Ronald Hicks, Robert Casey and Mark Bartosic as Auxiliary Bishops of Archdiocese of Chicago; Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishops George Rassas and Francis Kane". Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- "Pope Francis Names Three New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Martin, Michelle (September 17, 2018). "Three new bishops ordained for archdiocese". Chicago Catholic. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- "Pope Francis Names Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as Bishop of Joliet". Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- "Diocese of Joliet Announces Appointment of New Bishop, Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks". Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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| Preceded by - |
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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