On Saturday, May 9, Archbishop Weisenburger had the joy of celebrating the sacrament of confirmation with young people at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Detroit, sealing them with the gift of the Holy Spirit and preparing them for a life of faith as followers and disciples of Jesus Christ. The archbishop joined Fr. Beto Espinoza in encouraging the newly confirmed students to share Christ's love with others.

On Sunday, May 10, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the sacrament of confirmation with 24 confirmandi and met several first communicants who received their First Communion this Easter at St. Barbara Parish in Dearborn.

The archbishop also presided over the blessing and dedication of a new chapel dedicated to St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more commonly known as Padre Pio. The dedication of the chapel, which now houses a first-class relic of St. Pio, was sponsored by the St. Pio Foundation. St. Barbara Parish hosted first- and second-class relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina in 2023, starting a strong devotion to the saint at the parish.

Archbishop Weisenburger hosted Archdiocese of Detroit seminarians at his residence on Sunday, May 3, to celebrate the end of the school year and introduce them to the new director of seminarians, Fr. Mario Amore, and the director of priestly vocations, Fr. Matthew Hood.

Also in attendance were Fr. Adam Nowak, priest-secretary to the archbishop; Fr. Kevin Creagh, CM, incoming rector-president of Sacred Heart Major Seminary; and Fr. Tim Birney, vicar general and moderator of the curia.

On Sunday, May 3, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart Major Seminary with members of a host of local chapters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He is pictured with Mary Lynn Donovan and Matthew Hunt, as well as retired Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Donald F. Hanchon, the archdiocesan liaison to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

On Saturday, May 2, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated a baccalaureate Mass and presided over the 101st commencement exercises for Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, where dozens of graduates received diplomas, degrees and certifications to help them serve the Gospel in parishes, schools and Catholic institutions. The commencement took place is the seminary’s newly renovated auditorium.

On Thursday, April 30, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the 45th annual Christian Brothers' Dinner at Penna's of Sterling Heights, hosted by De La Salle Collegiate in Warren. This year's dinner honored Msgr. Charles Kosanke (Class of '77), rector of the Basilica of Ste. Anne in Detroit, and also celebrated the centennial of the founding of De La Salle Collegiate in 1926. The annual dinner also supports the next generation of students with merit-based scholarships.

On Wednesday, April 29, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the sacrament of confirmation with young people at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Temperance. During the Easter season, the archbishop has celebrated confirmations at several southeast Michigan parishes, encouraging students in their journey with Christ.

On Tuesday, April 28, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the 48th annual Respect Life Benefit Dinner sponsored by Right to Life Michigan and the Michigan Knights of Columbus at the San Marino Club in Troy. The annual dinner raises money to support life by providing aid to pro-life causes and mothers and children in need. 

On Monday, April 27, Archbishop Weisenburger presided over confirmations for young people at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak. The archbishop spoke with the students about the importance of sacrament, which marks the sealing of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

On Sunday, April 26, Archbishop Weisenburger gathered with friends and family of Fr. Anthony Camilleri, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Plymouth. Fr. Camilleri has been undergoing strenuous medical treatments and decided to celebrate his half-birthday with family, friends, parishioners, and brother priests. The activities center at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, where Fr. Camilleri resides and serves, was packed for the celebration! 

On Saturday, April 25, Archbishop Weisenburger took part in a panel discussion at the University of Detroit Mercy about the Church's prophetic role in some of the most important conversations of the day. The event, "Synodality Encounters: A Conversation on the Church's Prophetic Role of the Church in This Time and Place," featured Archbishop Weisenburger along with other panelists including Bishop John E. Stowe, OFM Conv., of Lexington, Kentucky; Sr. Helen Marie Burns, RSM, current university board member and former president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious; and Matt Mio, Ph.D., chairman and longtime professor of chemistry and biochemistry, as well as a devoted local Catholic. The panel was moderated by Bridget Deegan-Krause, M.Div., BCC, who has 30 years of ministry in Catholic health care and higher education, and hosted by Fr. Charles Oduke, SJ, the university's vice president for mission integration.

Read Detroit Catholic's coverage for a report on the panel discussion.

On Saturday, April 25, Archbishop Weisenburger presided over confirmations with young people at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in southwest Detroit. The archbishop paused for photos with the altar servers before Mass, and a group picture with all of the confirmed students after Mass. Over two Masses, 143 young people received the sacrament of confirmation at Most Holy Redeemer.