Archbishop Weisenburger sends his congratulations and prayers for four new U.S. archbishops, who received their palliums June 29, 2026, on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul, from Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The four new archbishops, who were elevated over the past year, are (left to right) Archbishop James R. Golka of Denver, Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso of Mobile, Alabama, Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks of New York, and Archbishop James F. Checchio of New Orleans. The four are pictured in front of Michelangelo's Pieta at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Archbishop Weisenburger, who was installed as Detroit's archbishop in March 2025, received his own pallium from Pope Leo one year ago. (Photo courtesy of Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso)
Archbishop James F. Checchio of New Orleans receives his pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2026, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The pope blessed palliums for 35 new metropolitan archbishops, including four from the United States. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks of New York receives his pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2026, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The pope blessed palliums for 35 new metropolitan archbishops, including four from the United States. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Archbishop James R. Golka of Denver receives his pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2026, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The pope blessed palliums for 35 new metropolitan archbishops, including four from the United States. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso of Mobile, Alabama, receives the pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2026, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The pope blessed palliums for 35 new metropolitan archbishops, including four from the United States. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
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