Celebrating confirmations at St. Andrew Kim (Korean) Parish in Northville
On Sunday, Nov. 8, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the sacrament of confirmation for 22 people at St. Andrew Kim (Korean) Parish in Northville. Fr. Simon Seung-soo Oh, who has been helping prepare the confirmandi to receive the sacrament of the Holy Spirit, welcomed the archbishop to the parish community. St. Andrew Kim Parish is the only primarily Korean-speaking parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Hosting a meal and with College Propaedeutic II seminarians from Sacred Heart
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary's College Propaedeutic II class for dinner, prayers and fellowship at the episcopal residence. The archbishop is hosting each class of seminarians for an evening of prayer, conversation and fellowship as they continue to discern God's will for their lives.
All-school Mass and classroom visits at Divine Child in Dearborn
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated an all-school Mass and visited classrooms at Divine Child Parish and School in Dearborn. The archbishop received a warm welcome from students and teachers at Divine Child's grade school and high school, who presented him with gifts showing off their school spirit. After visiting classrooms, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed a wonderful lunch with students, faculty and staff, where Fr. Bob McCabe led students in a prayer for the archbishop.
Praying at the graves of deceased Detroit bishops, priests on All Souls Day
On All Souls' Day, Monday, Nov. 2, Archbishop Weisenburger said Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to pray for the faithful departed. Following Mass, the Archbishop blessed the new Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services' office building, on the grounds of the Southfield cemetery.
Before leaving, Archbishop Weisenburger visited the graves of deceased Detroit bishops and priests, where he spent time in solitary prayer.
Joining seminarians for Sacred Heart's annual Halloween neighborhood celebration
On Saturday, Oct. 31, Archbishop Weisenburger joined seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary for their annual Halloween candy giveaway, an opportunity for seminarians to share the joy of the season, connect with their Detroit neighbors and put their call to serve others into action. This year’s celebration marked the first Halloween outreach for Sacred Heart rector Fr. Kevin Creagh, CM, who also joined the seminary community for the festivities.
Hosting dinner with seminarians studying for the Archdiocese of Detroit
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted dinner with Discipleship I seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary studying for the Archdiocese of Detroit. The archbishop is hosting each class of seminarians for an evening of prayer, conversation and fellowship as they continue to discern God's will for their lives.
Celebrating Archbishop Emeritus Allen H. Vigneron's 78th birthday
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted a birthday celebration for Archbishop Emeritus Allen H. Vigneron, 78, at the episcopal residence. Joining the two archbishops was Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke of the Diocese of Ekwulobia, Nigeria, who is currently visiting Detroit; Cardinal Okpaleke's secretary, Fr. Lawrence Nwankwo; Fr. Timothy Birney, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Detroit; Fr. Mario Amore, director of parish renewal and director of seminarians for the archdiocese; and Fr. Adam Nowak, Archbishop Weisenburger's priest-secretary and the archdiocese's vice chancellor.
Meeting with members of the Detroit Oakland Serra Club to support priestly vocations
On Monday, Oct. 19, Archbishop Weisenburger, met with local members of the Detroit Oakland Serra Club, a Catholic organization dedicated to promoting and supporting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated religious life. Members pray for vocations, encourage those discerning their calling, and support priests, religious sisters and brothers, and seminarians through fellowship and service to the Church. The organization presented the archbishop, Fr. Matthew Hood, director of priestly vocations, and Fr. Mario Amore, director of seminarians, with a generous donation of $7,000 to support the Office of Priestly Vocations.
Meeting with leadership of the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver
On Monday, Oct. 19, Archbishop Weisenburger met with members of the senior leadership of The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary at the Archdiocese of Detroit's Chancery. The Catholic fraternal organization was founded in 1909 to serve African American Catholics through faith, fellowship, and community service. Inspired by St. Peter Claver, the organization promotes spiritual growth, charitable works, leadership, and social justice while supporting families and communities.
Welcoming Cardinal Okpaleke to Detroit; visiting Solanus Casey Center
Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, left, bishop of the Diocese of Ekwulobia, Nigeria, visits the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit alongside Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, right, and Bro. Steven Kropp, OFM Cap.
On Thursday, Oct. 15, Archbishop Weisenburger accompanied Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke of the Diocese of Ekwulobia, Nigeria, on a tour of the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, part of Cardinal Okpaleke's three-week pastoral visit to the Archdiocese of Detroit. In addition to celebrating Mass at local parishes, Cardinal Okpaleke also plans to take time to visit fellow Nigerian priests in the area, the Nigerian diaspora community, while raising support for his diocese back home.