On Thursday, Oct. 15, Archbishop Weisenburger accompanied Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke of the Diocese of Ekwulobia, Nigeria, on a tour of the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, part of Cardinal Okpaleke's three-week pastoral visit to the Archdiocese of Detroit. In addition to celebrating Mass at local parishes, Cardinal Okpaleke also plans to take time to visit fellow Nigerian priests in the area, the Nigerian diaspora community, while raising support for his diocese back home.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed a tour of Most Holy Redeemer School in southwest Detroit and celebrated Mass with the school community. The archbishop enjoyed spending time with students, faculty and staff and learning more about how Catholic education is thriving in southwest Detroit. As the archbishop visited multiple classrooms, students had the opportunity to ask questions, show off their classroom projects and share conversation with the archbishop about what makes Most Holy Redeemer a special place to learn and pray.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Archbishop Weisenburger visited All Saints Catholic School in Canton and had the opportunity to visit multiple classes, offer Mass, and share conversation with many bright young students. He enjoyed the time spent with students and faculty, and is inspired to see the beauty of Catholic education continuing to flourish in Canton. He is very grateful for the hospitality extended by the All Saints community.

Archbishop Weisenburger and Fr. Matthew Hood, director of priestly vocations for the Archdiocese of Detroit, share a laugh with 18 young men discerning the possibility of seminary next year at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. The archbishop offered a brief presentation and then engaged in a question-and-answer dialogue with the discerners. Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed the time spent with these fine men, as did Fr. Hood, Fr. Mario Amore, Fr. Stephen Pullis, and others who assisted with a weekend experience.

On Sunday, Oct. 11, Archbishop Weisenburger joined clergy and parishioners past and present in celebrating the centennial Mass for St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park. The historic parish, which for 86 years was under the care of the Augustinian friars, holds the distinction of being the place where Pope Leo XIV began his ordained ministry, as the future Holy Father was ordained a transitional deacon in 1981. Congregants came from far and wide to celebrate 100 years of faith, service and community and to thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed. During the Mass, Archbishop Weisenburger dedicated a new plaque marking the parish's centennial, and unveiled a message from Pope Leo himself offering his apostolic blessing upon the parish.