Celebrating Sunday Mass at Holy Name in Birmingham
On Sunday, June 2, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Masses at Holy Name Parish in Birmingham, assisted by his altar server, Michael, to whom the Archbishop sends his compliments for a job well done! Michael and his family were among the many parishioners who joined the Archbishop after the 10 a.m. Mass for a social gathering in the parish hall. Archbishop is pictured with altar server Michael and his family.
The Archbishop poses with Michael, the altar server for the morning Mass at Holy Name.
Motor City Mission Trip stops by Sacred Heart Major Seminary
This week, Archbishop Weisenburger joined young people from the Motor City Mission Trip, who were volunteering at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit among other sites. The Motor City Mission Trip is organized by a group of suburban parishes to get teens into the city and involved, serving as the hands and feet of Christ. Volunteers came from St. Patrick Parish in White Lake, St. William Parish in Walled Lake, St. Mary of the Snows Parish in Milford and the Church of the Holy Spirit Parish in Highland.
A wonderful, life-giving visit with residents and staff at Angels' Place
On Friday, June 19, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed a wonderful, life-giving visit to Angels' Place, a local nonprofit that provides care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential group homes, services and professional support in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. The archbishop met with Tom Szczepamski, executive director, and Barbara Urbiel, chief development officer, as well as residents and staff. Angels' Place offers a variety of support services, events and activities for residents, including academics, sports, music, spiritual development, arts and crafts through a variety of programs in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to help residents grow and thrive.
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Tom Szczepamski, executive director, and Barbara Urbiel, chief development officer at Angels' Place.
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Karen MacDonald, director of resident enrichment at Angels' Place, which includes academics, music, spiritual development, arts, and crafts, and other services and activities for residents.
Photos of current and past residents cover the walls at Angels' Place, showing happy faces and a constant reminder of the Christ-centered love the organization provides.
Welcoming summer interns to the Archdiocese of Detroit's Chancery
On Monday, June 8, Archbishop Weisenburger and Fr. Timothy Birney, moderator of the curia, welcomed six new interns who will spend the summer serving alongside coworkers in the Archdiocese of Detroit's Chancery. Pictured with Fr. Birney (left) and Archbishop Weisenburger (right) are (left to right) Michael Sullivan (University of Notre Dame '28), Ryan Illkman (Notre Dame '28), Aidan Brunt (Fairfield University '28), Aubrey Collignon (Notre Dame '29), Cara Finn (Notre Dame '28), and Juliana Paddock (Notre Dame '28). The interns support the Chancery's work in a variety of areas, including real estate, finance, accounting, operations and technology. Welcome!
Fun and fellowship at the Cabrini Festival in Allen Park
On Saturday, June 6, a warm early summer afternoon, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed great food, fun and even better company at the annual Cabrini Festival, hosted by St. Frances Cabrini Parish and School in Allen Park. Fr. John Herman, who serves the St. Frances Cabrini community, met the Archbishop and showed him around the grounds, introducing him to parishioners, volunteers and festival-goers.
Like a good shepherd, Fr. Herman volunteers to help in a very “hands-on” way.
Celebrating Sacred Heart Major Seminary at the Archbishop’s Gala
On Thursday, June 4, Archbishop Weisenburger joined friends, supporters, seminarians, faculty and benefactors of Sacred Heart Major Seminary for the annual Archbishop’s Gala, an evening of faith and celebration of Sacred Heart’s mission of “forming shepherds for the Good News,” at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth. The evening was complete with a musical performance by the seminarian choir, a raffle and reception, where the archbishop and Sacred Heart’s leaders expressed their gratitude for the community’s support of the seminary.
Confirmations and a reception at Our Lady of Grace (Vietnamese) Parish in Warren
On Sunday, May 31, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated confirmations at Our Lady of Grace (Vietnamese) Parish in Warren, where he joined confirmandi and their families afterward for a reception. The archbishop shared a few laughs and great conversation with parishioners and families who gathered at the parish for the special event.
"Finally, I found a volunteer hair donor," the archbishop joked. "And I'm in luck as his parents agree."
A visit to the audiologist, and a lighthearted moment
Archbishop Weisenburger visits the audiologist to have an impression created for a hearing aid. The archbishop joked that he sent the photo to friends and family for a caption contest: "My younger sister suggested, 'I don't know what it is, but I imagine it shooting out the other side.' I get no respect," he laughed.
With those discerning membership in the Order of Malta
On Tuesday, May 26, Archbishop Weisenburger attended an information night for those discerning joining the Michigan Area Order of Malta during a meeting at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica's conference center in Royal Oak. Archbishop Weisenburger, a member of the order, holds up a chasuble representing the Order of Malta.
Confirmation of adults on Pentecost at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
On May 24, the Solemnity of Pentecost, Archbishop Weisenburger presided over the confirmation of adults at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, a beautiful reminder that the Holy Spirit continues to call and strengthen disciples in every generation.
