Visiting the Shrine Basilica and stopping to chat with a parish volunteer
On Tuesday, April 14, Archbishop Weisenburger visited the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak along with visiting family members from out of state. During the visit, the archbishop stopped to chat with Muriel, a parish volunteer who was watering the parish's Easter lilies.
Visiting students at St. Charles Borromeo Academy in Newport
Archbishop Weisenburger leads students in prayer during a classroom visit at St. Charles Borromeo Academy in Newport on April 8.
On Wednesday, April 8, Archbishop Weisenburger had a "wonderful visit" with students and teachers at St. Charles Borromeo Academy in Newport. During the archbishop's visit, students each were asked to choose a stuffed animal or figure representing a saint or biblical figure. Some chose figures such as Jonah and the whale from the Old Testament, while others chose holy men and women from throughout Church history. One young man even brought a priest figure to represent his pastor, Fr. Henry Rebello.
Archbishop Weisenburger chats with a "young theologian" who shows the archbishop his stuffed Jonah and the whale figures.
Jonah "temporarily in the belly of the whale."
Archbishop Weisenburger leads the classroom in prayer.
A young man shows his stuffed figure representing his pastor, Fr. Henry Rebello, left, along with Archbishop Weisenburger.
Archbishop Weisenburger and Fr. Rebello answer questions from curious students.
Celebrating the joyous resurrection of Christ during the holy night of Easter
Archbishop Weisenburger poses for a photo with the candidates and catechumens who became fully welcomed into the Catholic faith at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament during this year's Easter Vigil.
On Saturday, April 4, Archbishop Weisenburger led the Archdiocese of Detroit in the solemn celebration of Christ's victory of sin and death during the Easter Vigil in the holy night at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. The most solemn liturgy of the Church's year, the Mass began in darkness, illuminated only by the Easter fire, and ended with the joyous celebration of the Eucharist, complete with new Catholics welcomed into the Church via baptism and confirmation.
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger blesses the Easter fire outside the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to begin the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 4.
The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament was illuminated by candelight on Saturday evening, April 4, as Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger began leading the faithful into the Easter season and warmly welcomed the newest members of the Church into her arms through the sacraments of baptism and confirmation. (Photos by Izzy Cortese | Detroit Catholic)
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday at Detroit's cathedral
Archbishop Weisenburger carries a wooden cross for the faithful to venerate in remembrance of Christ's passion and death during the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, April 3, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. (Photos by Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic)
On Good Friday, April 3, Archbishop Weisenburger led Detroit's faithful in somber prayer as the Archdiocese of Detroit remembered Christ's passion and death on the cross. On the only day of the Church's liturgical year without a Mass, members of the faithful approached to venerate the sacred wood of the Cross, as the tabernacle remained open and empty, a reminder of the absence of Christ in anticipation of the glory of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Archbishop Weisenburger washes the feet of a cathedral parishioner during the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, April 2, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. (Photos by Zachary Miskowski | Detroit Catholic)
On Holy Thursday, April 2, Archbishop Weisenburger led Detroit's faithful in the celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, which commemorates Christ's institution of the Holy Eucharist and the sacred priesthood on the night before his death. In imitation of Jesus' washing the feet of his apostles, Archbishop Weisenburger washed the feet of parishioners at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament before leading the faithful in somber silence, keeping watch and praying with Christ at the altar of repose.
Celebrating the Chrism Mass with the Archdiocese of Detroit's priests
Archbishop Weisenburger blesses the congregation on Holy Thursday, April 2, during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. (Photos by Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic)
On Holy Thursday, April 2, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the annual Chrism Mass with Detroit's priests at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. One of the most solemn Masses of the year, the Chrism Mass is an occasion for priests across the archdiocese to renew their vows and receive the sacred oils that will be used throughout the year during baptisms, confirmations, ordinations and anointings.
(Photo courtesy of Fr. Jaime Hinojos)
(Photo courtesy of Fr. Jaime Hinojos)
(Photo courtesy of Fr. Jaime Hinojos)
Celebrating Palm Sunday at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger prepares to bless the congregation with holy water outside the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Palm Sunday, March 29. (Photos by Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic)
On Sunday, March 29, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion to mark the start of the solemn Holy Week liturgies at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. Like Masses celebrated across the Archdiocese of Detroit, the cathedral's liturgy began outside the church with the blessing of the palms before proceeding into the sanctuary. The Mass, one of the most solemn of the Church's liturgical year, included the reading of the Gospel account of Jesus' crucifixion and death in preparation for the Sacred Triduum.
Attending Sacred Heart's performance of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'
Archbishop Weisenburger and Fr. Stephen Burr, rector of Sacred Heart Major Seminary, took in the performance in the seminary's new auditorium.
On Saturday, March 21, Archbishop Weisenburger joined faculty, guests and friends in Sacred Heart Major Seminary's auditorium for the seminarians' stunning performance of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The all-seminarian cast of 17 performed this year's musical for the first time in the newly renovated auditorium.
Fish fry with the faithful at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Plymouth
On Friday, March 20, Archbishop Weisenburger continued his parish fish fry tour with a Lenten Friday visit to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Plymouth. The archbishop greatly enjoyed meeting and chatting with parishioners and patrons, especially Mary and her father (pictured above), and the many families who attended. The archbishop attended the fish fry with Fr. Timothy Birney, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Detroit, whose brother, Mike Birney, organized the fish fry.
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, left, is pictured with Fr. Timothy Birney, right, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Detroit, along with Fr. Birney's brother, Mike Birney, who led Our Lady of Good Counsel's fish fry.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day at Most Holy Trinity Parish in Corktown
On Tuesday, March 17, the feast of St. Patrick, Archbishop Weisenburger continued the decades-old tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day Mass at Most Holy Trinity Parish in Detroit's Corktown district. Following Mass, the parish hosted its traditional "Sharin' O the Green" luncheon and fundraiser, and Archbishop Weisenburger greeted members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Court representing the Detroit United Irish Societies.
Archbishop Weisenburger with Msgr. Charles Kosanke of Most Holy Trinity Parish.
The archbishop with Kevin Doyle, chairman of the St. Patrick's Day event.
Celebrating confirmations at St. Paul of Tarsus Parish in Clinton Township
On Saturday, March 14, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the sacrament of confirmation with dozens of young people at St. Paul of Tarsus Parish in Clinton Township. The sacrament confers the grace of the Holy Spirit in a powerful way, strengthening and sealing the recipient with graces needed to live a life devoted to following Jesus Christ.
Archbishop Weisenburger with Fr. Jim Lopez of St. Paul of Tarsus Parish.
Archbishop Weisenburger with parish catechist Janice Krygowski.
Fish fry fun and community at St. Sabina Parish in Dearborn Heights
Archbishop Weisenburger “helps” a volunteer in the fry kitchen. “I had to teach him how to make the fries correctly,” he joked.
On Friday, March 13, Archbishop Weisenburger joined parishioners, volunteers and community members at St. Sabina Parish in Dearborn Heights for its Lenten fish fry. The archbishop enjoyed good conversation and great food with fellow diners, chatted with a 100-year-old parishioner, and even “helped” kitchen volunteers make the fries.
The archbishop joins Elizabeth Stobierski and her mother, Josephine Stobierski, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, at St. Sabina Parish’s fish fry.
“They caught me with my hand in the till,” the archbishop joked.