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.

Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass with members of St. Mary Parish in Monroe on Wednesday, May 28, followed by a reception with parishioners and members of the community. As the archbishop gets to know the people and communities of southeast Michigan, he continues to greet new faces and receive a warm welcome from Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, himself a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, greets past Michigan state deputies and their wives gathered on Mackinac Island for the 2025 Knights of Columbus state convention. The annual convention brings together Knights from across the state on the northern Michigan island, held at the Grand Hotel.

The archbishop gathers with clergy after the opening banquet May 20 at the Michigan Knights of Columbus state convention on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel.

"Ran into a dear old friend!" the archbishop joked, exploring the northern Michigan island for the first time.

Archbishop Weisenburger gives the opening address during the Michigan Knights of Columbus state convention.

Archbishop Weisenburger, Saginaw Bishop Robert D. Gruss, left, and Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Fisher line up for the living rosary with the Knights of Columbus.

At the outdoor chess board, Archbishop Weisenburger was taught that eight pawns CAN take a bishop!

Dinner with just a few Knights of Columbus friends!

Archbishop Weisenburger pauses for a photo with Mass servers at St. Kieran Parish in Shelby Township, where the archbishop celebrated Mass and greeted parishioners Monday, May 19. The Mass is part of the archbishop's tour of welcome Masses as he gets to know the parishes, communities and people of the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrated Mass on Sunday, May 18, with parishioners and community members at St. Moses the Black Parish in Detroit, part of the archbishop's tour of welcome Masses around the Archdiocese of Detroit since his March 18 installation.