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.

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?”

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Archbishop Weisenburger flew to the Cayman Islands for a pastoral visit with the faithful of St. Ignatius Parish in Grand Cayman, a mission sui iuris under the pastoral care of the archbishop of Detroit. On Thursday, Jan. 8, the archbishop celebrated Mass, toured the parish school and stopped at Christ the Redeemer Church, one of three churches belonging to the Caribbean parish. Since 2000, the Catholic Church in the Cayman Islands has enjoyed a special relationship to the people of southeast Michigan. Archbishop Weisenburger visited with parishioners, staff and clergy, including Fr. Joe Kirkconnell, a native of the islands who currently serves at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, as well as Fr. Anthony Fernandes, SAC, and Fr. Avinash Mascarenhas, SAC, who serve at St. Ignatius Parish. On Jan. 9, the archbishop attended a banquet in celebration of the parish’s 75th anniversary, and celebrated the parish’s anniversary Mass on Jan. 11.

On Sunday, Jan. 4, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass with the Felician Sisters and community at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel at the Felicians' motherhouse in Livonia. After Mass, the archbishop greeted sisters, family members and Massgoers at the convent chapel.

Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the 4 p.m. Christmas vigil Mass at St. James Parish in Novi at the invitation of Fr. Ed Zaorski, who is “a wonderful pastor and a gracious host,” the archbishop said. “The Church was packed, and it was a joyful Mass.”