Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, himself a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, greets past Michigan state deputies and their wives gathered on Mackinac Island for the 2025 Knights of Columbus state convention. The annual convention brings together Knights from across the state on the northern Michigan island, held at the Grand Hotel.

Archbishop Weisenburger pauses for a photo with Mass servers at St. Kieran Parish in Shelby Township, where the archbishop celebrated Mass and greeted parishioners Monday, May 19. The Mass is part of the archbishop's tour of welcome Masses as he gets to know the parishes, communities and people of the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrated Mass on Sunday, May 18, with parishioners and community members at St. Moses the Black Parish in Detroit, part of the archbishop's tour of welcome Masses around the Archdiocese of Detroit since his March 18 installation. After Mass, the archbishop greeted parishioners, including Ron Teasley, 98, the second-oldest living former Negro Leagues baseball player, and "Paws," the Detroit Tigers mascot, who was in attendance. Teasley, who greeted the archbishop along with members of his family, also is a beloved former high school teacher and coach and a longtime member of the St. Moses the Black parish and community.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrated Mass for 139 graduating seniors from De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren prior to graduation exercises May 17. After Mass, celebrated at St. Isidore Parish in Macomb, many of the students approached to shake the archbishop's hand and thank him for his presence and support. "These young men exude integrity, class, and faith," Archbishop Weisenburger said. "I think they have a tremendous future!"

After a wait of about two weeks following his Mass of Installation, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger received his papal bull of appointment as Archbishop of Detroit. The document has since been mounted, framed, and now hangs in his office at the archdiocesan Chancery. The term “papal bull” refers to a formal document issued by the pope, often addressing matters such as doctrine, governance, and appointments to major offices. The word “bull” derives from the Latin "bulla," referring to the lead seal traditionally affixed to authenticate the document. Since the 12th century, such leaden seals have been standard for papal bulls, although on particularly solemn occasions, a gold seal was sometimes used. In more recent times, a red wax seal bearing the image of the bull is typically used, but for bishop appointments, the ancient custom of the lead seal (bulla) is still observed. A papal bull can be signed only by the pope. Because of Pope Francis’ hospitalization, he was unable to sign Archbishop Weisenburger’s bull in time for his March 18 installation Mass. The archbishop expressed his humility and gratitude that, as the pope’s health improved, he was able to sign a final batch of such decrees, among them, Archbishop Weisenburger’s appointment.