"St. Patrick was a missionary. He came to spread faith and goodness, and he did so in an incredible way. He planted the seeds of faith, and we are seeing those seeds still alive and flourishing today. He is not only a saint of the past, but a living presence in our hearts—and that's what we're celebrating today."
"My message is to follow St. Patrick's example—we are people of peace, people who love and are united together. Faith is something we don't just celebrate, but something we live."
The 265th St. Patrick's Day Parade filled Fifth Avenue with green-clad celebrants, bagpipes, and festive energy. The procession began at 44th Street and proceeded up Fifth Avenue, featuring prominent politicians and dignitaries including Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Attorney General Letitia James, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks made his first parade appearance, warmly greeting attendees and expressing enthusiasm for the celebration. He emphasized St. Patrick's legacy as a missionary who spread faith and goodness, noting that his influence remains alive today. The archbishop conveyed a message of unity and peace, encouraging New Yorkers to follow St. Patrick's example by living as people of faith, love, and community solidarity.
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