In a move that has sent shockwaves through Staten Island's Catholic community, beloved high school chaplain Fr. John McCarthy has been appointed as the right-hand man to incoming Archbishop Ronald Hicks.
As secretary to the new archbishop, McCarthy will play a pivotal role in supporting Hicks as he transitions into his new position. The appointment was made by Timothy Cardinal Dolan in one of his final acts before retirement, and it's clear that Dolan saw great potential in McCarthy.
Principal Father Michael Reilly described Fr. McCarthy as an "institution" to the school, saying that "we will never be able to make up for all he does for our students." McCarthy's duties at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School were far-reaching, including teaching four classes, leading confessions, and running the Confirmation program.
The new role is a significant step up for Fr. McCarthy, who has served as chaplain since 2015. He will be expected to provide administrative support to Hicks, as well as serve as a liaison to other clergy and join him on the altar during Mass.
As secretary, McCarthy will also play a crucial advisory role in helping Hicks navigate his new role as leader of the Archdiocese's 2.8 million Roman Catholics. With Hicks set to be officially installed as archbishop on February 4th, it remains to be seen how well this unlikely duo will work together.
As secretary to the new archbishop, McCarthy will play a pivotal role in supporting Hicks as he transitions into his new position. The appointment was made by Timothy Cardinal Dolan in one of his final acts before retirement, and it's clear that Dolan saw great potential in McCarthy.
Principal Father Michael Reilly described Fr. McCarthy as an "institution" to the school, saying that "we will never be able to make up for all he does for our students." McCarthy's duties at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School were far-reaching, including teaching four classes, leading confessions, and running the Confirmation program.
The new role is a significant step up for Fr. McCarthy, who has served as chaplain since 2015. He will be expected to provide administrative support to Hicks, as well as serve as a liaison to other clergy and join him on the altar during Mass.
As secretary, McCarthy will also play a crucial advisory role in helping Hicks navigate his new role as leader of the Archdiocese's 2.8 million Roman Catholics. With Hicks set to be officially installed as archbishop on February 4th, it remains to be seen how well this unlikely duo will work together.
.
Fr. McCarthy sounds like an absolute rockstar! From teachin classes to runnin the Confirmation program, he's got skills for days 
I'm so hyped for him in this new role - I know he'll bring that same energy & dedication to support Archbishop Hicks 
This is gonna be interesting to watch how they work together... good vibes all around! 
. now it'll be interesting to see how Fr. McCarthy and Archbishop Hicks work together... their different roles and personalities might create some interesting dynamics 
. i'm sure the archdiocese will benefit from having such a dedicated and compassionate person at the helm 
. Only time will tell how well they work together tho 
. Plus, Fr. McCarthy's got a lot of experience under his belt, so I think he'll be super valuable to Hicks in his new role 
. And let's not forget that it's not every day you get to see someone with as much heart and dedication as Fr. McCarthy leading the charge 
!
. it's great that Archbishop Hicks has chosen him as his right-hand man, though - Fr. McCarthy seems like an amazing asset! 
anyway i think this appointment could bring some fresh ideas to the catholic church maybe they can even integrate with other faiths or secular organizations to spread love and kindness 
what if he uses his chaplain skills to mediate conflicts between clergy and laity via video calls with their faces on a screen 
also can u imagine him trying to get everyone on the same wifi network for archdiocese events 
- always there for his students, teaching four classes on top of everything else? Mind blown! Now, as secretary to Archbishop Hicks, he's gotta navigate some heavy admin duties 
. I hope he stays true to himself & keeps being that awesome chaplain we all love 
. The real question is, how will Hicks take him under his wing? Will they make a power couple or just try to work together 
?
. It's interesting that Cardinal Dolan chose him, must be someone who knows Fr McCarthy well 
. The question is, will they make a good team?