Visiting the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome
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, pilgrims arrive in Rome ahead of pallium Mass
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.
Mass and reception at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Waterford
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.
Hosting visiting bishops, priests and chancery leaders from Agaña, Guam
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.
Dinner with the Archdiocese of Detroit's two newest priests
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.
Ordination of two new priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit
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)
Confirmation of adults on Pentecost Sunday, Detroit
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)
Visit with Syro-Malankara Bishop Philipos Mar Stephanos, Fr. Pathrose Panuvel
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.
Setting sail on the Detroit River with local priests
"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.
Welcome visit to St. Peter Parish, Mount Clemens
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.