Pope Leo XIV imposes the pallium upon the shoulders of Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2025, the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul. The pallium, a thin band made of lamb's wool and worn over the archbishop's vestments during Mass, symbolizes the archbishop’s care of his flock as their shepherd and his unity with the pope. (Lola Gomez | CNS photo)

Pope Leo XIV smiles after presenting the pallium to Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Archbishop Weisenburger said he assured the pope of the prayers of the people of the Archdiocese of Detroit, saying Detroiters have "much affection" for the Holy Father, whose diaconal ordination took place in the archdiocese. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Archbishop Weisenburger walks back to his seat after receiving the pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2025, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Seven of the eight U.S. archbishops who received their pallium from Pope Leo XIV, including Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, right, gather for a photograph shortly after the Mass on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul, June 29, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Pope Leo imposed the pallium upon the shoulders of the new archbishops as a symbol of their responsibility as shepherd's of Christ's flock and their fidelity to the Holy Father.

Pope Leo XIV embraces Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger after imposing the pallium upon him. Archbishop Weisenburger thanked the pope and reminded him of his diaconal ordination at St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park. "Yes! Yes, St. Clare's Parish. Yes, I have fond memories," the pope said. (Screenshot via Vatican Media)

Detroit clergy gather in Rome to celebrate Archbishop Weisenburger's reception of the pallium. From left are Fr. David Tomaszycki, Fr. Ryan Asher, Fr. Mario Amore, Fr. Jeffrey Day, Msgr. Charles Kosanke, Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, Archbishop Weisenburger and Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Fisher.

Members of Archbishop Weisenburger's family pose for a photo in Rome. Left to right are the archbishop's sisters, Adina Heller and Mary Jung, Archbishop Weisenburger, his niece Ashley Kastl, her father and the archbishop's brother-in-law, Don Jung, and the archbishop's niece, Jillian Heller.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger and a group of pilgrims accompanying him to Rome stand in the shade on a sunny day in front of the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Saturday, June 28, the day before Archbishop Weisenburger is to receive his pallium from Pope Leo XIV. The Basilica of St. John Lateran serves as the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of its bishop, the pope. Founded in 324, St. John Lateran is the oldest basilica in the western world, with its current structure dating to the late 17th century.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger and a small group of pilgrims including family, friends and Detroit clergy arrived in Rome for a weeklong pilgrimage as Archbishop Weisenburger prepares to receive his pallium from Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, June 29, the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul. The pallium, a thin, woolen band worn by metropolitan archbishops, is a sign of the shepherd's relationship with his flock and with the Holy Father.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger greets parishioners at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish in Waterford after Mass on Sunday, June 15, during a reception at the parish. The archbishop continues to greet parishioners around the Archdiocese of Detroit as he travels throughout southeast Michigan's communities.

Following the funeral Mass for Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes on June 9, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger hosted dinner for visiting bishops, priests and chancery leaders from the Archdiocese of Agaña, Guam, where Archbishop Byrnes faithfully served from 2016 to 2022. A native of the Archdiocese of Detroit and a former auxiliary bishop of Detroit, Archbishop Byrnes died May 30 at the age of 66.

On the night before their ordination to the priesthood, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger hosted a dinner with the future Fr. Pat Bruen and Fr. Benjamin Schroder, the Archdiocese of Detroit's newest priests, who were ordained June 7 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit.

Archbishop Weisenburger with the future Fr. Benjamin Schroder and his parents, Randall and Karen, on the evening before Fr. Schroder's ordination.

Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with the future Fr. Pat Bruen on the night before his ordination to the priesthood.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger lays his hands upon the head of Fr. Pat Bruen to ordain him to the priesthood Saturday, June 7, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. During the Mass of ordination, Fr. Bruen and Fr. Benjamin Schroder became the two newest priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit. (Photos by Tim Fuller and Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic)

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger traces the sign of the cross upon a candidate's forehead with sacred Chrism oil June 8, the Solemnity of Pentecost, confirming him in the Catholic faith. Each year, the Archdiocese of Detroit celebrates the sacrament of confirmation of adults on Pentecost at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. (Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic)

Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed a "wonderful visit" June 3 from Fr. Pathrose Panuvel, a Syro-Malankara priest ministering in the Archdiocese of Detroit, and Bishop Philipos Mar Stephanos, Bishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church's Eparchy of St. Mary, Queen of Peace, which covers all of Canada and the United States.

"Just sit back and you'll hear a tale, the tale of a fateful trip, that started on this Detroit port, aboard this tiny ship ..." Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger and priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit enjoyed a special outing on the Detroit River aboard the Diamond Queen vessel on Wednesday, June 4. After the group set sail, the crew hoisted the Archdiocese of Detroit's flag, proudly waving from the deck.

Parishioners at St. Peter Parish in Mount Clemens prepared an impressive spread for a welcome visit with Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger on June 3. "St. Peter Parish knows that the way to an Archbishop's heart is through his stomach," he joked.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrated Mass on Sunday, June 1, with the Deaf Community that gathers at Holy Innocents-St. Barnabas Parish in Roseville. After Mass, members the community presented the archbishop with a pair of gifts, a small statue of a hand signing "I love you," and a picture of Jesus signing "I love you."

Archbishop Weisenburger holds up a small statue given to him by members of the Deaf Catholic community, a small statue of a hand signing "I love you."

The archbishop holds a picture of Jesus signing "I love you," a gift from the local Deaf Catholic community at Holy Innocents-St. Barnabas Parish.