Welcoming three new candidates to the permanent diaconate
On Sept. 7, Archbishop Weisenburger and Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton welcomed three new candidates to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Detroit during a dinner and reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The diaconal candidates signed their oaths of fidelity, and their wives also signed documents consenting to their husbands' formation and future vocation as deacons.
Attending the installation of Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso in Mobile, Alabama
On Sept. 3, Archbishop Weisenburger attended the installation Mass for his good friend, Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso, the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama. The two archbishops are pictured with George Rigazzi, a close mutual friend and canon lawyer from Oklahoma City.
Celebrating the sacrament of baptism at St. Genevieve-St. Maurice Parish in Livonia
Archbishop Weisenburger presided over the baptism of young Gabriel Reeves Sulimirski on Sunday morning, Aug. 31, at St. Genevieve-St. Maurice Parish in Livonia, welcoming him into the Catholic faith and celebrating the sacrament with his friends and family.
'Holy Smokes' barbecue at St. Peter Parish in Mount Clemens
On Friday, Aug. 22, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed good company and recreation at the third annual "Holy Smokes" event at St. Peter Parish in Mount Clemens, featuring barbecue, jazz music, drinks and socializing. The archbishop is pictured with St. Peter Parish priests Fr. Salvatore Palazzolo, the event's host, center, and Fr. David Tomaszycki.
Joining the archbishop are Michael Smiatacz, left, and Chris Rettich, who both work in the Archdiocese of Detroit's Department of Mission Advancement.
With local Catholics at Sacred Heart Parish in Yale
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Brenda Krzak and Pat Keller at Sacred Heart Parish in Yale, in Michigan's Thumb, where the archbishop visited to celebrate Mass.
Italian dinner prepared by volunteers on the Solemnity of the Assumption
A group of culinary-minded volunteers prepared a delightful Italian dinner for Archbishop Weisenburger and clergy at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Grotto) Parish in northwest Detroit prior to Mass on Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, which took place in the grotto at the historic parish.
Gathering of priests at St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills
Archbishop Weisenburger joined priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit for an "incredible" evening of fellowship hosted by St. Hugo of the Hills Parish in Bloomfield Hills on Aug. 13. "These are the blessed events that build priestly fraternity," he said.
Touring Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills
Archbishop Weisenburger had a "wonderful tour" of Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, which is close to reopening its clubhouse following a devastating fire in 2022. "Members and senior leadership of the club were very gracious, and I had a wonderful time," the archbishop said.
Mass and altar blessing at the Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake
Archbishop Weisenburger visited the Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake, home to the archdiocesan Shrine of St. John Paul II. During the Aug. 10 visit, the archbishop dedicated a new altar and met with parishioners and clergy at the shrine. He is pictured here with the liturgical team that assisted during the Mass.
Archbishop Weisenburger is pictured with Patricia Krasinski Minor, a parishioner who attended the Aug. 10 Mass and altar blessing at the Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake.
Enjoying the Pierogi Festival at Sweetest Heart of Mary in Detroit
Archbishop Weisenburger sampled some of Detroit’s finest Polish cuisine and enjoyed good company during one of Metro Detroit’s longest-running parish festivals, the Pierogi Festival at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit. The archbishop visited with parishioners, parish staff, volunteers and festival goers on a warm summer weekend, including Fr. Greg Tokarski, left, and a seminarian from the parish.
Hosting Syro-Malankara Bishop Mar Paulos from India
Archbishop Weisenburger hosted Bishop Vincent Mar Paulos of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Marthadnom in India. He has three priests serving in the Archdiocese of Detroit, including, pictured, Fr. Pathrose Panuvel of St. Sabina Parish in Dearborn Heights.
Hosting Cardinal Okpaleke and clergy from Nigeria
Archbishop Weisenburger hosted Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, the bishop of Ekwulobia, Nigeria, on a visit to Detroit, where the diocese has priests serving in southeast Michigan. Nigerian clergy suffer from tremendous violence against Christians in their home country. Father Lawrence, second from left, chancellor of the diocese, was shot in the foot when his parish was assaulted by militants, and he traveled to Detroit to seek medical care.