Attending the Archangels Dinner to support the mission of Angels' Place
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the Archangels Dinner, a gathering of a small group of benefactors generously supporting the mission of Angels' Place. The archbishop blessed the meal at Andiamo and spoke briefly to those gathered, offering gratitude for the 34-year mission of Angels' Place, which offers faith-centered homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Today, Angels' Place supports 21 homes where more than 100 residents can thrive while receiving daily care, specialized support services, and a nurturing environment.
Attending the investiture of Knights and Dames of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Deacon Aaron Poyer and his wife, Julie, who were invested into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre during the annual convention in Cleveland. Deacon Poyer serves as director of clergy and curia operations for the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Over the weekend, Sept. 26 and 27, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the annual investiture ceremony of the Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre in Cleveland, where members of the Archdiocese of Detroit were invested into the ancient order, which traces its roots to the 11th century and helps support Christians and charitable works in the Holy Land. The order has roughly 30,000 members worldwide, organized into lieutenancies across 40 different countries.
Archbishop Weisenburger with Patrick Greek, center, a new member of the order, and his pastor, Fr. Salvatore Palazzolo, right.
Attending Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan's Annual Celebration gala
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with representatives of Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the sponsors of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan's Annual Celebration gala Sept. 25 at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth.
On Friday, Sept. 25, Archbishop Weisenburger attended Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan's Annual Celebration gala at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth. This year's fundraiser recognized the contributions of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, St. Paul on the Lake Parish in Grosse Pointe Farms, and Msgr. Chuck Kosanke, the founding chairman of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. In addition to the silent auction, which raised money for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan's general fund, the evening raised $125,000 for The Residences of St. Matthew housing program at St. Matthew Parish in Detroit.
With Fr. David Buersmeyer, chairman of the board of directors for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan.
With Charles and Catherine Kosanke. Msgr. Charles Kosanke, the founding chairman of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan's board of directors, was honored during the gala.
With Paula Dixon, pastoral associate for evangelical charity at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Parish in Royal Oak.
With Mike and Carole Ritchie, gala chairs.
Honoring a curia coworker, Lory McGlinnen, on her well-earned retirement
On Thursday, Sept. 24, Archbishop Weisenburger joined coworkers at the Archdiocese of Detroit's Chancery to say farewell to a longtime colleague: Lory McGlinnen, who is retiring from her role as director of parish care after 32 years of service to the archdiocese. The archbishop led curia coworkers in expressing gratitude for McGlinnen's faithfulness and service, leading a prayer before a reception honoring her retirement.
Attending the 36th Annual Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance Harvest Dinner
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the 36th Annual Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance Harvest Dinner at Shed 3 in Eastern Market. The annual event recognized the achievements of Nehemiah Thomas, Sonya Townsend and Fr. David Preuss, OFM Cap., in their years of service to Detroit's urban Catholic community. The event featured a silent auction and 50/50 raffle to raise money for the DCPA's affordable housing and community development, anti-racism, youth programs, senior networking and urban parish coalition activities. The Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance is a multifaceted faith-based community development organization, comprised of 13 parishes in the city of Detroit.
Catching a ballgame at Comerica Park: Great night for baseball!
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Archbishop Weisenburger caught a baseball game at Comerica Park, watching the Detroit Tigers play the Washington Nationals on a cool fall evening. Joining the archbishop for the game were Fr. Timothy Birney, moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Detroit, Fr. Kevin Creagh, CM, rector and president of Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and Fr. Adam Nowak, the archbishop's priest-secretary and vice chancellor for the archdiocese. Although the Tigers lost, 3-1, a great time was had by all!
Centennial Mass and celebration at St. Louis Parish in Clinton Township
On Sunday, Sept. 20, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the 100th anniversary Mass at St. Louis Parish in Clinton Township. Founded in 1926, the parish has served generations of Catholics in Macomb County and the surrounding communities, providing the sacraments and a place of community for thousands. After Mass, a new pathway for the parish's outdoor Stations of the Cross was blessed, and the community gathered for a celebratory reception.
Honored guest of the Catholic Foundation of Tucson's 44th Annual Cornerstone Gala
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, center, is flanked by Bishop James A. Misko, left, the current bishop of the Diocese of Tucson, and Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, bishop-emeritus of Tucson, during the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Tucson's annual gala, during which Archbishop Weisenburger was honored for his eight years of service to southern Arizona's Catholic Church.
On Friday, Sept. 18, Archbishop Weisenburger was the honored guest of the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Tucson during its 44th Annual Cornerstone Gala, which raises support for the Diocese of Tucson's ministerial needs each year. Archbishop Weisenburger, who served as Tucson's bishop from 2017 to 2025, was invited to return to Tucson to be recognized for his faith-filled service to the Church of southern Arizona. More than 1,000 people attended this year's gala, including Archbishop Weisenburger's predecessor as bishop of Tucson, Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, and his successor, Bishop James A. Misko.
Gathering with the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums at St. John's Resort
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Sr. Raffaella Petrini, FSE, president of the Pontifical Commission and Governate of Vatican City State, and Msgr. Terence Hogan, SLD, coordinator of the Office of Relations with the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums and a priest from Miami, Florida, during an international gathering at St. John's Resort in Plymouth on Sept. 20. Coincidentally, decades ago, Sr. Raffaella met now-retired Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron when both were in Rome.
On Sunday, Sept. 20, Archbishop Weisenburger joined the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums for an international gathering hosted in the Archdiocese of Detroit at St. John's Resort in Plymouth. John and Kristan Hale, chapter leaders of the Michigan chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, hosted the event, which was attended by representatives from different countries, including a special visit from Sr. Raffaella Petrini, FSE, president of the Pontifical Commission and Governate of Vatican City State. The event included Mass at St. John's Resort, followed by a brunch.
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with John and Kristan Hale, leaders of the Michigan Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, who hosted the event at St. John's Resort.
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Johan Van Parys, Ph.D., one of his classmates from the archbishop's studies in Belgium. Today, Dr. Van Parys is an internationally acclaimed liturgist and currently serves as director of liturgical ministries for the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis.
Archbishop Weisenburger greets a couple came from Belgium during the event. In his earlier years, Archbishop Weisenburger studied in Belgium from 1983 to 1987, and quickly found common topics of conversation.
Hosting Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, U.S. papal nuncio, for a brief visit to Detroit
Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia (second from left), apostolic nuncio to the United States, is joined by Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger and Capuchin Bros. Rob Roemer and Benoy Augustine during a tour of the Solanus Casey Center on Sept. 16. Archbishop Caccia, who was appointed nuncio by Pope Leo XIV in March, is visiting Detroit as he gets to know the dioceses and Catholic communities across the United States.
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Archbishop Weisenburger welcomed Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the United States, for a brief visit to Detroit, including a tour of the Blessed Solanus Casey Center and Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Archbishop Caccia, who was appointed as U.S. nuncio by Pope Leo XIV in March, visited the tomb of Blessed Solanus Casey and spoke with local Catholic leaders and seminarians during his tour. The nuncio — who serves as the pope's ambassador to the churches in the United States — also received a blessing with a relic of the True Cross during his visit to the Solanus Casey Center.
