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.

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger celebrated Mass for 139 graduating seniors from De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren prior to graduation exercises May 17. After Mass, celebrated at St. Isidore Parish in Macomb, many of the students approached to shake the archbishop's hand and thank him for his presence and support. "These young men exude integrity, class, and faith," Archbishop Weisenburger said. "I think they have a tremendous future!"

After a wait of about two weeks following his Mass of Installation, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger received his papal bull of appointment as Archbishop of Detroit. The document has since been mounted, framed, and now hangs in his office at the archdiocesan Chancery. The term “papal bull” refers to a formal document issued by the pope, often addressing matters such as doctrine, governance, and appointments to major offices. The word “bull” derives from the Latin "bulla," referring to the lead seal traditionally affixed to authenticate the document. Since the 12th century, such leaden seals have been standard for papal bulls, although on particularly solemn occasions, a gold seal was sometimes used. In more recent times, a red wax seal bearing the image of the bull is typically used, but for bishop appointments, the ancient custom of the lead seal (bulla) is still observed. A papal bull can be signed only by the pope. Because of Pope Francis’ hospitalization, he was unable to sign Archbishop Weisenburger’s bull in time for his March 18 installation Mass. The archbishop expressed his humility and gratitude that, as the pope’s health improved, he was able to sign a final batch of such decrees, among them, Archbishop Weisenburger’s appointment.

Mike Cook, a "flintknapper" from Portland, Michigan, who creates arrowheads for jewelry and hunting, crafted three arrowheads to present as a gift to Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger after seeing an arrowhead represented on the archbishop's coat of arms. In heraldry, an arrowhead pointed downward is a sign of peace. Cook created the three arrowheads to represent three stops in the archbishop's ministry: the arrowhead on the left is crafted from Banded Norwood Chert (from Michigan); the arrowhead in the middle is made of Petrified Wood (from Arizona); and the arrowhead on the right is created from Keokuk Chert (from Oklahoma).

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger (right, top row) and other Catholic bishops from Michigan and Ohio spent time together on retreat at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington Township.

Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger presided over the 100th baccalaureate Mass and commencement exercises May 3 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, helping to present 84 graduates with certificates, diplomas and degrees, which they will use to carry out the work of evangelization in dozens of parishes, schools and ministries. (Photos by John Martin | Special to Detroit Catholic)