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'To Follow Where He Leads': Detroit's New Priests Reflect on God's Calling (VIDEO)

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, God's calling in the lives of Frs. Karl Finkbeiner, James Musgrave, Lizandro Barba and Daniel Whalen was brought to fulfillment when Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger ordained them to the priesthood of Jesus Christ for the Archdiocese of Detroit. In this video, Detroit's four new priests share the profound moments that led to their saying "yes" and accepting the Lord's invitation to be priests.

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'To Follow Where He Leads': Detroit's New Priests Reflect on God's Calling (VIDEO)

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, God's calling in the lives of Frs. Karl Finkbeiner, James Musgrave, Lizandro Barba and Daniel Whalen was brought to fulfillment when Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger ordained them to the priesthood of Jesus Christ for the Archdiocese of Detroit. In this video, Detroit's four new priests share the profound moments that led to their saying "yes" and accepting the Lord's invitation to be priests.

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With those discerning membership in the Order of Malta

On Tuesday, May 26, Archbishop Weisenburger attended an information night for those discerning joining the Michigan Area Order of Malta during a meeting at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica's conference center in Royal Oak. Archbishop Weisenburger, a member of the order, holds up a chasuble representing the Order of Malta.

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Ordination of four new priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit

On Saturday, May 23, Archbishop Weisenburger presided over the ordination of four new priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit, as newly ordained Frs. Lizandro Barba, Karl Finkbeiner, James Musgrave and Daniel Whalen received holy orders at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit through the laying on of hands. Please pray for Detroit's new priests as they begin their ministry of service to God's people in southeast Michigan!

On Mackinac Island for the annual Michigan Knights of Columbus Convention

From May 20-22, Archbishop Weisenburger traveled to Mackinac Island in northern Michigan for the annual Knights of Columbus State Convention at the Grand Hotel, where he gave the keynote address on May 20. The yearly gathering of Knights from throughout Michigan includes several Masses, a living rosary, updates and discussions about issues impacting the Knights, and the election of officers who will lead the statewide council in charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism over the next year. Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured here with Grand Rapids Bishop David J. Walkowiak outside the Grand Hotel.

With Detroit's soon-to-be newest priests ahead of their ordination

On Tuesday, May 19, following an ordination rehearsal at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted the transitional deacons who will be ordained to the priesthood this weekend for the Archdiocese of Detroit. The archbishop blessed the ordinandi's chalices and patens, which they will receive May 23 at their ordination, and enjoyed dinner and fraternity. Pictured with the archbishop (left to right) are Deacons Karl Finkbeiner, Lizandro Barba and Daniel Whalen. Deacon James Musgrave, who will also be ordained on May 23, was unable to attend.

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