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'The Description of a Saint': Archbishop Weisenburger's Homily (Solemnity of All Saints)

In this homily for November 1, 2026, All Saints' Day, Archbishop Weisenburger reflects on our hope to stand one day among the saints in the unimaginable joy of God’s presence. But until then, we are called to live the Beatitudes, allowing God’s grace to shape us into the saints He created us to be. May this All Saints Day renew our hope in the promise of eternal life.

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Hosting a meal and with College Propaedeutic II seminarians from Sacred Heart

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary's College Propaedeutic II class for dinner, prayers and fellowship at the episcopal residence. The archbishop is hosting each class of seminarians for an evening of prayer, conversation and fellowship as they continue to discern God's will for their lives.

All-school Mass and classroom visits at Divine Child in Dearborn

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated an all-school Mass and visited classrooms at Divine Child Parish and School in Dearborn. The archbishop received a warm welcome from students and teachers at Divine Child's grade school and high school, who presented him with gifts showing off their school spirit. After visiting classrooms, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed a wonderful lunch with students, faculty and staff, where Fr. Bob McCabe led students in a prayer for the archbishop.

Praying at the graves of deceased Detroit bishops, priests on All Souls Day

On All Souls' Day, Monday, Nov. 2, Archbishop Weisenburger said Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to pray for the faithful departed. Following Mass, the Archbishop blessed the new Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services' office building, on the grounds of the Southfield cemetery. Before leaving, Archbishop Weisenburger visited the graves of deceased Detroit bishops and priests, where he spent time in solitary prayer.

Joining seminarians for Sacred Heart's annual Halloween neighborhood celebration

On Saturday, Oct. 31, Archbishop Weisenburger joined seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary for their annual Halloween candy giveaway, an opportunity for seminarians to share the joy of the season, connect with their Detroit neighbors and put their call to serve others into action. This year’s celebration marked the first Halloween outreach for Sacred Heart rector Fr. Kevin Creagh, CM, who also joined the seminary community for the festivities.

Hosting dinner with seminarians studying for the Archdiocese of Detroit

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted dinner with Discipleship I seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary studying for the Archdiocese of Detroit. The archbishop is hosting each class of seminarians for an evening of prayer, conversation and fellowship as they continue to discern God's will for their lives.

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Youth, families spend time before Blessed Sacrament at annual 'Come, Encounter Christ' (PHOTOS)

The two-hour "Come, Encounter Christ" event for youths and families, held each year, brought together faithful from across the Archdiocese of Detroit in prayerful adoration, offering a peaceful opportunity to set aside the noise and concerns of daily life and spend some time with Jesus.

Hundreds gather for 17th annual Hispanic Women's Conference (PHOTOS)

Approximately 600 women gathered at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 10 for the 17th annual Hispanic Women's Conference hosted by the Archdiocese of Detroit's Department of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship.

Archbishop ordains four new deacons, announces first parish assignments (PHOTOS)

At the culmination of years of faithful discernment, study, prayer and formation, Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger ordained Deacons Kurt Krueger, Jeff Ostrowski, Ron Potempski and Jim Pryce, challenging them to be faithful stewards of the Lord's word in their ministries to come.

St. Veronica in Eastpointe celebrates 100 years of parish community, education and faith (PHOTOS)

Parishioners, clergy and alumni gathered together at St. Veronica Parish on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. for a Mass in celebration of the parish's 100th anniversary. Retired Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Donald F. Hanchon celebrated.

Young people from Most Holy Redeemer spiritually recharge during retreat experiences (PHOTOS)

Over the weekend of Sept. 12-13, young people from Most Holy Redeemer Parish in southwest Detroit participated in two separate spiritually enriching retreat experiences. More than 30 young men involved in the parish's altar serving ministry — Monaguillos — participated in a retreat, and the parish's young adult group, Grupo Frassati, hosted a retreat, called "Alive," for more than 50 young adults in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Seminarians head to St. Louis for beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen (PHOTOS)

In the early morning of Sept. 23, more than 80 seminarians and formators from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit departed for St. Louis on a pilgrimage to take part in the beatification of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen.

'Engaging the Young Church' conference focuses on relational ministry for young people (PHOTOS)

Priests, deacons, ministry leaders, catechists, teachers, coaches and volunteers who serve young people and their families across the Archdiocese of Detroit gathered Sept. 18 and 19 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Troy for the semi-annual "Engaging the Young Church" conference, hosted by the Archdiocese's Office of Youth Ministry.

Jazz Mass celebrates faith, music and the call to love (PHOTOS)

Detroit’s rich jazz and gospel traditions came together with the beauty of the Catholic liturgy on Sunday, Sept. 6, as the Detroit Black Catholic Ministry and St. Moses the Black Parish celebrated the annual Holy Mass with a Musical Setting to Honor the Culture of Jazz in Detroit.

5,200 gather in downtown Detroit for 'Rising from the Ashes' Revival (PHOTOS)

‘We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes.’ The famed city motto of Detroit could not be more appropriate for the Rising from the Ashes Revival.

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Here is where the greatest athletes got their start in the CHSL

As part of its historic centennial celebration, the Catholic High School League saluted the 100 greatest male athletes and 100 greatest female athletes in league history. Here is where, on the high school level, these athletes got their start to greatness.

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