Mass with the Detroit Oakland Serra Club at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House
On Sept. 16, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass with members of the Detroit Oakland Serra Club, a lay-led apostolate that promotes a culture of vocations in southeast Michigan parishes, at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills. The Mass was followed by a dinner and talk in the retreat center's dining room.
Annual meeting of the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre in Grand Rapids
Over the weekend, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the annual meeting of the Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, which took place this year in Grand Rapids. The North Central Lieutenancy includes members from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky. The annual meeting includes Masses, gatherings and the investiture of new members of the order.
Supporting the local Muslim community after vandalism at Warren mosque
Archbishop Weisenburger, along with interfaith and civic leaders across Metro Detroit, expressed their support, encouragement and solidarity with the local Muslim community Sept. 12 after a construction site at the Islamic Organization of North America's mosque in Warren was vandalized. Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Imam Steve Mustafa Elturk, president of the Islamic Organization of North America, and Warren police commissioner Eric Hawkins.
Visit with students and staff at Notre Dame Preparatory in Pontiac
On Sept. 10, Archbishop Weisenburger had a "great visit" to Notre Dame Preparatory School in Pontiac, where he toured classrooms, met with faculty and staff, and shared joyful moments and lively conversation with students of all grade levels. "It was truly a blessing to have the Archbishop on campus," the school wrote in a Facebook post, "and we're so grateful for his encouragement and steadfast support of Catholic education."
Welcoming three new candidates to the permanent diaconate
On Sept. 7, Archbishop Weisenburger and Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton welcomed three new candidates to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Detroit during a dinner and reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The diaconal candidates signed their oaths of fidelity, and their wives also signed documents consenting to their husbands' formation and future vocation as deacons.
Attending the installation of Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso in Mobile, Alabama
On Sept. 3, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the installation Mass for his good friend, Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso, the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama. The two archbishops are pictured with George Rigazzi, a close mutual friend and canon lawyer from Oklahoma City.
Celebrating the sacrament of baptism at St. Genevieve-St. Maurice Parish in Livonia
Archbishop Weisenburger presided over the baptism of young Gabriel Reeves Sulimirski on Sunday morning, Aug. 31, at St. Genevieve-St. Maurice Parish in Livonia, welcoming him into the Catholic faith and celebrating the sacrament with his friends and family.
'Holy Smokes' barbecue at St. Peter Parish in Mount Clemens
On Friday, Aug. 22, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed good company and recreation at the third annual "Holy Smokes" event at St. Peter Parish in Mount Clemens, featuring barbecue, jazz music, drinks and socializing. The archbishop is pictured with St. Peter Parish priests Fr. Salvatore Palazzolo, the event's host, center, and Fr. David Tomaszycki.
Joining the archbishop are Michael Smiatacz, left, and Chris Rettich, who both work in the Archdiocese of Detroit's Department of Mission Advancement.
With local Catholics at Sacred Heart Parish in Yale
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Brenda Krzak and Pat Keller at Sacred Heart Parish in Yale, in Michigan's Thumb, where the archbishop visited to celebrate Mass.
Italian dinner prepared by volunteers on the Solemnity of the Assumption
A group of culinary-minded volunteers prepared a delightful Italian dinner for Archbishop Weisenburger and clergy at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Grotto) Parish in northwest Detroit prior to Mass on Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, which took place in the grotto at the historic parish.
Gathering of priests at St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills
Archbishop Weisenburger joined priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit for an "incredible" evening of fellowship hosted by St. Hugo of the Hills Parish in Bloomfield Hills on Aug. 13. "These are the blessed events that build priestly fraternity," he said.
Touring Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills
Archbishop Weisenburger had a "wonderful tour" of Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, which is close to reopening its clubhouse following a devastating fire in 2022. "Members and senior leadership of the club were very gracious, and I had a wonderful time," the archbishop said.