NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who will retire as archbishop of New York in February, sat down with 1010 WINS to reflect on his 16 years in the influential role.
Speaking from his residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Monday, Dolan, 75, told reporter Glenn Schuck that some of his concerns are declining enrollment at Catholic schools and a shortage of priests.
“He’s going to have the same challenge that every bishop and priest does, namely these are tough days for the Church,” Dolan said of Bishop Ronald Hicks, who will succeed him come Feb. 6.
Asked what some of his saddest and hardest moments were during his time as archbishop, he cited Superstorm Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic…