Meeting with local and national Islamic faith leaders
As part of an effort to get to know ecumenical religious leaders, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted a lunch July 31 for local and national leaders of the Islamic faith, including Imam Elturk, Imam Qazwini and Imam Mohammed Elahi. The archbishop said the meeting was "very productive" as the faith leaders discussed "our very deep pain and anguish over the current brutality, starvation and killing of innocent civilians, women and children in Gaza."
Celebrating Archbishop-emeritus Vigneron's 50th priestly jubilee
Archbishop Weisenburger and Archbishop-emeritus Allen H. Vigneron are pictured during a reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary on July 26 after a Mass celebrating Archbishop Vigneron's 50th priestly anniversary. During the Mass, Archbishop Weisenburger said the Archdiocese of Detroit has been "prodigiously blessed" by the ministry of his predecessor, who led the local Church from 2009 until March 2025.
Dinner with priests from across U.S. studying for Licentiate in Sacred Theology
Archbishop Weisenburger hosts a dinner at his home for priests from across the United States who are studying at Sacred Heart Major Seminary for their Licentiate in Sacred Theology.
Celebrating Detroit's patronal feast at the Basilica of Ste. Anne, Detroit
On July 26, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the patronal feast of the Archdiocese of Detroit, marking the memorial of SS. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, at the Basilica of Ste. Anne in southwest Detroit. Ste. Anne is the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Detroit, a designation made official by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011. The basilica is Detroit's oldest parish and the second-oldest continually operating parish in the United States, having been founded two days after the city of Detroit on July 26, 1701.
Pax Christi USA National Conference at Detroit's Renaissance Center
Archbishop Weisenburger preaches July 27 at the Pax Christi USA National Conference, a three-day gathering of the national Pax Christi USA apostolate, which took place at Detroit's Renaissance Center over the weekend. The conference's theme, "Reclaiming the Power of Nonviolence in a Broken World," highlighted the need for peace and healing around the world and included a papal message from Pope Leo XIV.
Meeting new friends at the Blessed Solanus Casey Center in Detroit
Archbishop Weisenburger likes to hear confessions at the Blessed Solanus Casey Center when his schedule permits. As he was leaving today, he ran into these wonderful Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal from New York City.
Hosting dinner in celebration of Archbishop Vigneron's 29th episcopal anniversary
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger hosted a dinner for Archbishop-emeritus Allen H. Vigneron on the occasion of Archbishop Vigneron's 29th anniversary of episcopal ordination. Pictured (left to right) are Fr. Jeffrey Day, vicar general and moderator of the curia; Fr. Mario Amore, executive director of the Department of Parish Renewal; Archbishop Weisenburger; Archbishop Vigneron; Fr. Craig Giera, director of priestly vocations; and Fr. Adam Nowak, vice chancellor and priest secretary to Archbishop Weisenburger.
Meeting with representatives of Missio ad Gentes in Detroit
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, accompanied by Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda, met at the archdiocesan Chancery with representatives of Missio ad Gentes ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Missio ad Gentes is devoted to the evangelization of families, announcing the good news especially to the poor and marginalized.
One last group photo in Rome before returning to Detroit
At the conclusion of a weeklong pilgrimage in Rome, highlighted by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger's reception of the pallium from Pope Leo XIV on June 29, pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Detroit and members of Archbishop Weisenburger's family take a group picture to commemorate the experience.
Praying at the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger prays at the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Weisenburger as archbishop of Detroit shortly before the pope's death on April 21. Archbishop Weisenburger is in Rome after receiving his pallium from Pope Francis' successor, Pope Leo XIV, on June 29.
Archbishop Weisenburger preaches during Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Fisher holds a halberd during a visit to the Swiss Guard.
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, the coadjutor archpriest of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Cardinal Makrickas, who was appointed to his position in 2024, is a cardinal of the Holy Roman Church and was granted the personal title of archbishop in 2023.