Archbishop Weisenburger and Fr. Matthew Hood, director of priestly vocations for the Archdiocese of Detroit, share a laugh with 18 young men discerning the possibility of seminary next year at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. The archbishop offered a brief presentation and then engaged in a question-and-answer dialogue with the discerners. Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed the time spent with these fine men, as did Fr. Hood, Fr. Mario Amore, Fr. Stephen Pullis, and others who assisted with a weekend experience.

On Sunday, Oct. 11, Archbishop Weisenburger joined clergy and parishioners past and present in celebrating the centennial Mass for St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park. The historic parish, which for 86 years was under the care of the Augustinian friars, holds the distinction of being the place where Pope Leo XIV began his ordained ministry, as the future Holy Father was ordained a transitional deacon in 1981. Congregants came from far and wide to celebrate 100 years of faith, service and community and to thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed. During the Mass, Archbishop Weisenburger dedicated a new plaque marking the parish's centennial, and unveiled a message from Pope Leo himself offering his apostolic blessing upon the parish.

On Saturday, Oct. 10, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass with more than 500 attendees of the Archdiocese of Detroit’s 17th annual Hispanic Women’s Conference, which took place at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Women from across southeast Michigan and beyond gathered to share their faith with one another, enjoy fellowship and listen to great speakers, including Brenda Lorena García, Marcela Palos and Ma. Guadalupe (Lupita) Martínez Machuca. This year’s theme was “Diseñada para la Gloria“ (“Designed for His Glory”).

On Friday, Oct. 9, Archbishop Weisenburger joined clergy and supporters of Mary’s Mantle, a Catholic nonprofit providing a home for expectant and new mothers, for its annual gala at the University of Detroit Mercy’s Student Union Ballroom. Before the gala, Mass was celebrated at nearby Gesu Parish. This year’s gala, “Courage to Dream, Strength to Build,” will help Mary’s Mantle provide residential assistance to women who have chosen life for their children, helping them transition into motherhood by focusing on spiritual, emotional, physical, educational, and vocational well-being.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the joyous ordination of four new permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Detroit during a Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. At the culmination of years of faithful discernment, study, prayer and formation, Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger ordained Deacons Kurt Krueger, Jeff Ostrowski, Ron Potempski and Jim Pryce, challenging them to be faithful stewards of the Lord's word in their ministries to come. After Mass, the archbishop joined the new deacons and their families for a reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.