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Archbishop Weisenburger presides over confirmation of adults on Pentecost (PHOTOS)

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger presided over the confirmation of adults on the Solemnity of Pentecost, June 8, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. The feast day, which commemorates Jesus' gift of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, comes 50 days after the celebration of Easter in the Church's liturgical calendar. The solemnity is an occasion to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation, in which candidates are sealed with Chrism oil and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in their own lives.

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Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as pope on May 18, during a Mass that marked the public inauguration of his service as bishop of Rome and successor of St. Peter.

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Hosting visiting bishops, priests and chancery leaders from Agaña, Guam

Following the funeral Mass for Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes on June 9, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger hosted dinner for visiting bishops, priests and chancery leaders from the Archdiocese of Agaña, Guam, where Archbishop Byrnes faithfully served from 2016 to 2022. A native of the Archdiocese of Detroit and a former auxiliary bishop of Detroit, Archbishop Byrnes died May 30 at the age of 66.

Dinner with the Archdiocese of Detroit's two newest priests

On the night before their ordination to the priesthood, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger hosted a dinner with the future Fr. Pat Bruen and Fr. Benjamin Schroder, the Archdiocese of Detroit's newest priests, who were ordained June 7 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit.

Ordination of two new priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit

On Saturday, June 7, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger ordained two new priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit, raising Fr. Pat Bruen and Fr. Benjamin Schroder to the priesthood in a solemn Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The two new priests, in turn, offered their first priestly blessing upon the archbishop and his ministry. After Mass, the new priests greeted and blessed friends, family and members of the faithful as they begin their new vocations.

Confirmation of adults on Pentecost Sunday, Detroit

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger presided over the confirmation of adults on the Solemnity of Pentecost, June 8, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. The feast day, which commemorates Jesus' gift of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, comes 50 days after the celebration of Easter in the Church's liturgical calendar. The solemnity is an occasion to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation, in which candidates are sealed with Chrism oil and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in their own lives.

Visit with Syro-Malankara Bishop Philipos Mar Stephanos, Fr. Pathrose Panuvel

Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed a "wonderful visit" June 3 from Fr. Pathrose Panuvel, a Syro-Malankara priest ministering in the Archdiocese of Detroit, and Bishop Philipos Mar Stephanos, Bishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church's Eparchy of St. Mary, Queen of Peace, which covers all of Canada and the United States.

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Archbishop Weisenburger presides over confirmation of adults on Pentecost (PHOTOS)

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger presided over the confirmation of adults on the Solemnity of Pentecost, June 8, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. The feast day, which commemorates Jesus' gift of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, comes 50 days after the celebration of Easter in the Church's liturgical calendar. The solemnity is an occasion to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation, in which candidates are sealed with Chrism oil and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in their own lives.

St. Moses the Black parishioners offer warm Detroit welcome to Archbishop Weisenburger (PHOTOS)

On Sunday, May 18, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrated Mass at St. Moses the Black in Detroit, gathering with members of the local Catholic community. Following the liturgy, attendees were invited to a Detroit-themed reception featuring live music and regional food. The event brought together parishioners, clergy, and guests for an afternoon of worship and fellowship in the city.

Archbishop Weisenburger leads Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord's Passion (PHOTOS)

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger continued the Triduum celebration at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit on Good Friday, leading the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion. The liturgy commemorates the passion, death and burial of Our Lord, as the Church now waits in vigil for the celebration of the Resurrection.

On Holy Thursday, Catholics wait in watchful silence as Holy Triduum begins (PHOTOS)

On Holy Thursday, the Church commemorated Christ's institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood during the Last Supper. The faithful gathered April 17 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament for the Mass of the Lord's Supper with Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger as celebrant.

Holy oils are infused by the Holy Spirit, archbishop says during Chrism Mass

Priests from across Archdiocese of Detroit gather at cathedral to receive sacred oils to use in baptisms, confirmations, anointings

Hosanna in the highest: Palm Sunday begins Holy Week in Detroit (PHOTOS)

Holy Week began in the Archdiocese of Detroit on Sunday, April 13, as Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrated Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Reflecting upon the Lord's Passion, and upon Peter's betrayal and subsequent reconciliation with Jesus, the archbishop urged local Catholics to similarly spend time praying and reflecting upon their own relationship with Jesus.

Archbishop Vigneron thanks curia staff, whom he calls 'coworkers' and 'friends' (PHOTOS)

Members of the archdiocesan curia gathered for one final time March 12 to pray with the outgoing leader of the Archdiocese of Detroit, as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron offered his thanks and bid farewell to those he's called his "coworkers" and "friends" over the past 16 years.

PHOTOS: The Church awakes to the sound of the Holy Spirt with 'Songs of Freedom'

The movement of the Holy Spirit was heard loud and clear Saturday evening when Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Detroit was filled with song and music. Dr. Williams S. Harrison led the Feb. 22 performance of "Songs of Freedom: Celebrating the Sacred Music of African American Composers" at the east-side Detroit church.

PHOTOS: Archbishop-elect Weisenburger receives warm reception from Detroiters

Early Feb. 11, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Detroit received word from the Vatican that Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron and appointed Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson, Arizona, as the next archbishop of Detroit.

Archbishop Vigneron anoints the sick, inviting them to 'the grace of hope' (PHOTOS)

The annual commemoration occurs on the Sunday closest to the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11, a devotion of special significance to Archbishop Vigneron and his fellow Knights and Dames of the Order of Malta.

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