Morning Mass at St. Regis Church and Brother Rice High School
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass with prayer warriors at St. Regis Church in Bloomfield Hills and students from Brother Rice High School, some of whom served at the altar during the Mass. The visit is part of the archbishop's ongoing tour to get to know the people and communities of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Archbishop Weisenburger attends installation of his successor in Tucson, Bishop Misko
The sixth, seventh and eighth bishops of the Diocese of Tucson, Arizona, pose for a photograph before the installation of Bishop James A. Misko at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson: Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, left (sixth), Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, right (seventh), and Bishop Misko, center (eighth).
On Friday, Feb. 20, Archbishop Weisenburger returned to his former Diocese of Tucson, Arizona, to attend the installation Mass of his successor, Bishop James A. Misko, center, at St. Augustine Cathedral. Bishop Misko, the Diocese of Tucson's eighth bishop, succeeds Archbishop Weisenburger, who served as bishop of the southern Arizona diocese from 2017 until his appointment as Detroit's archbishop last year. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, left, Tucson's sixth bishop, who served as the diocese's apostolic administrator until Bishop Misko's recent appointment, is also pictured.
Getting ready for Lent: First Paczki Day as Detroit's archbishop
Left to right, Fr. John Maksym, Fr. Mario Amore, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, and Fr. Adam Nowak enjoy paczki and coffee on Shrove Tuesday, a longstanding Metro Detroit Polish tradition.
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Archbishop Weisenburger and curia staff enjoyed a pastry-filled morning on the day before Ash Wednesday. “Finally, my first Paczki Day as Archbishop of Detroit! What a great way to come together as a community and enjoy one (or two!) sweet treats before Lent begins," Archbishop Weisenburger said. "I loved the lemon filling. Which should I try next?”
Celebrating Mass with anointing of the sick at the cathedral
On Sunday, Feb. 15, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass with the anointing of the sick with the faithful gathered at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. The annual Mass, which takes place around the World Day of the Sick, was assisted by members of the Knights and Dames of the Order of Malta, who presented Archbishop Weisenburger with his official membership decree as a chaplain of the order.
The Knights and Dames of Malta are a lay religious order dedicated to escorting pilgrims who are sick to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France every May.
The World Day of the Sick was instituted in 1992 by St. John Paul II, and since then, bishops around the world have customarily administered the sacrament to members of the faithful.
Attending the second annual Catholic Charities 'Hearts for Hope' fundraiser
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Jessie Wiegand, director of marketing and public relations for The Marriage Group, who served as the lead speaker during the "Hearts for Hope" fundraiser on Feb. 12 at the Port Huron Golf Club in Fort Gratiot.
On Thursday, Feb. 12, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the second annual "Hearts for Hope" fundraiser at the Port Huron Golf Club in Fort Gratiot to benefit Catholic Charities Counseling Services of St. Clair County, a division of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, which provides services and play-based therapy for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. "It was a really wonderful evening, raising funds for children's counseling and therapy needs through Catholic Charities," Archbishop Weisenburger said. "An incredible spirit at the event with lots of joy and dedicated men and women of faith."
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week with southeast Michigan students and teachers
On Thursday, Jan. 29, Archbishop Weisenburger and Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Fisher celebrated the annual Catholic Schools Week Mass with students, teachers and Catholic school administrators from across the Archdiocese of Detroit who gathered at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. The celebration is a chance to reflect on the many blessings of a Catholic education, and to give God thanks for the ways in which Catholic schools form disciples in faith, hope and charity.
Meeting and dinner with retired priests at Senior Clergy Village
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed an evening of fellowship with some of the Archdiocese of Detroit's senior priests living at Senior Clergy Village in Livonia. The meeting and dinner was a chance to experience priestly fraternity and enjoy one another's company.
Meeting with the Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Major Seminary
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Archbishop Weisenburger met with members and leadership of the Knights of Columbus from the Archdiocese of Detroit during a meeting at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.
Dedicating a new altar at Old St. Mary's Parish in Detroit
On Sunday, Jan. 25, Archbishop Weisenburger joined Fr. John Maksym for the dedication of a new altar at Old St. Mary's Parish in Detroit's historic Greektown district. Parish staff, artisans, volunteers and parishioners joined in the celebration, which included a solemn blessing with holy oils as the archbishop consecrated the altar, making it a holy and fitting place to celebrate the sacrament of the Mass.
Celebrating Mass for Justice and Peace in memory of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, Jan. 19, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated a Holy Mass for Justice and Peace in gratitude for the life, work and example of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Archdiocese of Detroit's Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir provided music for the liturgy, which was attended by members of the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver, along with members of the local Catholic community.
