On Sunday, Oct. 19, Archbishop Weisenburger joined longtime parishioners and clergy at St. John Paul II Parish in Detroit to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the parish's Transfiguration Church building. The centennial celebration included a morning Mass complemented by a Polish dance troupe, a pierogi lunch reception and a sit-down dinner later in the day at the Century Banquet Center in Sterling Heights. The traditionally Polish community welcomed the archbishop with warm smiles, good conversation and a "marvelous Polish meal."
Archbishop Weisenburger and fellow clergy take a group picture along with sacristans and Mass servers before the centennial Mass begins.
Archbishop Weisenburger wears a homemade pierogi lapel, made for him by parishioners of St. John Paul II Parish in Detroit. The parish is near the border with Hamtramck, a traditionally Polish enclave.
Archbishop Weisenburger was impressed with the "incredible" grotto outside the church. "Worth a visit!" he said.
Archbishop Weisenburger attends a Polish lunch served following St. John Paul II's centennial Mass.
Archbishop Weisenburger takes a "selfie" with Candice Betke, sacristan at St. John Paul II Parish, before Mass.
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