Two-day summer retreat with fellow bishops from Michigan and Ohio
From Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, Archbishop Weisenburger spent time with his brother bishops from Michigan and Ohio during the annual Region VI bishops retreat, which this year took place in Toledo, Ohio. The annual retreat, which includes two days of fraternity, is "an important time for us to deepen our relationships, which facilitate our working together for the well-being of the churches," Archbishop Weisenburger said.
Celebrating Mass for the 60th anniversary of St. Patrick Parish, White Lake
Following the celebratory Mass, Archbishop Weisenburger stood center alongside his concelebrants. From Left to right: Fr. Manuel Fernandes, SAC, Fr. Joe Kirkconnell, Archbishop Weisenburger, Fr. Socorro Fernandes, SAC (pastor) and Fr. Paul Graney.
On Sunday, Aug. 23, Archbishop Weisenburger joined St. Patrick Parish in White Lake for the 60th anniversary celebration of the church building. Following Mass, the archbishop joined countless parishioners, young and old, for an outdoor parish picnic. Many of the parish's clergy — both current and former — were in attendance, including Fr. Manuel Fernandes, SAC, Fr. Joe Kirkconnell, Fr. Socorro Fernandes, SAC, and Fr. Paul Graney.
Archbishop Weisenburger pictured with Fr. Thomas Meagher. Fr. Meagher served at St. Patrick Parish for 37 years and is much beloved by the parish community.
Archbishop Weisenburger poses alongside representatives from the local fire department and police department, who showed up to provide security for the huge parish picnic after Mass. Many of the parish school's 400 students were present.
Archbishop Weisenburger poses alongside the young altar servers who assisted during Mass.
Baptizing and welcoming baby Matteo into the Catholic faith
On Saturday, Aug. 22, Archbishop Weisenburger had the joy of baptizing baby Matteo Jude Nelson, the son of Anthony Nelson, a member of the Archdiocese of Detroit Chancery finance staff, and his wife, Isabella Nelson. Little Matteo also happens to be the first grandchild of the Archbishop's executive administrative assistant, Christina Nelson and her husband, Craig.
Archbishop Weisenburger baptizes Matteo Jude Nelson as his family looks on.
Fourth annual ‘Holy Smokes’ social at St. Peter in Mount Clemens
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Fr. Sal Palazzolo, host of the annual “Holy Smokes” social event at St. Peter Parish in Mount Clemens to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
On Friday, Aug. 21, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the fourth annual “Holy Smokes” social event hosted by Fr. Sal Palazzolo at St. Peter Parish in Mount Clemens. The annual event, which features a barbecue dinner, hand-rolled cigars, drinks and fellowship, supports the local chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Jazz music was provided by renown jazz guitarist Michele Ramo.
Summer picnic with curia coworkers and their families
On Thursday, Aug. 20, Archbishop Weisenburger hosted a summer picnic and barbecue with coworkers in the Archdiocese of Detroit's curia, along with their families, on a beautiful summer evening in Detroit outside the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Families enjoyed lawn games, food, ice cream, music and great conversation, with a bouncy slide and a petting zoo available for children.
Fraternal gathering with priests at St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed an evening of fraternity and fellowship with his brother priests from across the Archdiocese of Detroit. The gathering was hosted at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish in Bloomfield Hills, where priests had the opportunity to share a meal, enjoy one another's company, and be refreshed in their vocation through community.
Celebrating Mass with southeast Michigan's Igbo Catholic community
On Sunday, Aug. 16, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated a special Mass with the Igbo Catholic community at St. Alphonsus-St. Clement Parish in Dearborn, which includes Nigerian immigrants, laity, clergy, religious and those of Nigerian descent. Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass in English, but the readings and songs were proclaimed in the Igbo language, and an Igbo choir sang during the Mass. Afterward, the archbishop gathered with members of the community for a reception and blessing. The Igbo Catholic community in Michigan began in 1996, when 15 people met at St. Cecilia for the first Igbo-language Mass. Now, the community has grown to include hundreds of families spread across Michigan, primarily in Metro Detroit.
Attending Sweetest Heart of Mary's 45th annual Pierogi Festival
On Sunday, Aug. 9, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the 45th annual Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival, enjoying delicious Polish food, exceptional company and one of Detroit's most cherished parish traditions. This year's festival drew one of the largest crowds the parish has seen so far, with hundreds stopping by to take in the sights, sounds and magnificence of the beautiful church, which has been a source of faith for generations of families.
Archbishop Weisenburger with Fr. Greg Tokarski, the priest serving Sweetest Heart of Mary Church, which is part of Mother of Divine Mercy Parish.
Archbishop Weisenburger with Marianne Peggie, longtime business manager at Sweetest Heart of Mary and a key volunteer with the Pierogi Festival.
Celebrating Mass at the annual Black Catholic Women's Conference
Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger greets attendees at the start of Mass during the Black Catholic Women's Conference at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.
On Saturday, Aug. 8, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass with women from across the Archdiocese of Detroit during the annual Black Catholic Women's Conference at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Inspired by Matthew 14:28-33, the conference's theme was “Rooted in the Peace of Christ: Persevering Through the World’s Chaos.” In his homily, Archbishop Weisenburger spoke about the growing individualism in society and the temptation to keep faith private and comfortable. Instead, he said, Christ calls people into a relationship with God and with one another.
Dinner and fellowship with priests studying this summer at Sacred Heart Major Seminary
On Thursday, July 23, Archbishop Weisenburger gathered with priests from across the United States who are studying for their Licentiate in Sacred Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary for a dinner and evening of fraternity. Each summer, clergy from various dioceses and religious orders spend several weeks at Detroit's seminary learning, praying and studying. The priests were joined at the archbishop's residence by a few of Sacred Heart's faculty members.
