On Sunday, July 12, Archbishop Weisenburger baptized baby William James Mauk at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, joining William’s parents and family members for a joyous celebration and reception. Through the sacrament of baptism, William received God’s grace as a new Christian, with his parents and godparents pledging to support him as he grows in the faith. William is the grandson of Patricia Valenti, a coworker of the archbishop’s in the Archdiocese of Detroit’s chancery. 

On Thursday, July 2, leaders of the Chaldean Community Foundation invited Archbishop Weisenburger to tour the foundation's community center in West Bloomfield. The newly renovated, 42,184-square-foot facility, which opened in 2025, houses the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, the Chaldean Community Foundation, Chaldean News and serves as a hub for other community resources and services, including the Bishop Ibrahim Library, Chaldean Museum, classrooms, a 72-seat theater, as well as radio and podcast studios that are utilized by the Chaldean Catholic community. Founded in 2006, the Chaldean Community Foundation serves tens of thousands of immigrants and individuals each year from 70 countries of origin, focusing on health, advocacy, stability and wellness.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation this weekend, and mindful of our baptismal call to promote the common good and the God-given dignity of our brothers and sisters through civic participation, Archbishop Weisenburger invites the faithful to reflect this week upon these passages from Pope Leo XIV’s recent encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas.

May God guide our democracy, keeping us ever mindful of our responsibility to our neighbors, to our country, and to our Lord.

On a blistering hot Thursday, July 2, Archbishop Weisenburger stopped to enjoy a Detroit staple for lunch: a loaded coney dog and fries! "It was so worth the calories," the archbishop said.

Archbishop Weisenburger sailed down the Detroit River on Tuesday evening, June 30, in a riverboat owned by Diamond Jack's River Tours for an annual evening of fraternity with priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The event, hosted by the archbishop and organized by Deacon Aaron Poyer, brought archdiocesan priests together for fellowship and dinner while cruising down the river. 

Archbishop Weisenburger sends his congratulations and prayers for four new U.S. archbishops, who received their palliums June 29, 2026, on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul, from Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The four new archbishops, who were elevated over the past year, are (left to right) Archbishop James R. Golka of Denver, Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso of Mobile, Alabama, Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks of New York, and Archbishop James F. Checchio of New Orleans. The four are pictured in front of Michelangelo's Pieta at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Archbishop Weisenburger, who was installed as Detroit's archbishop in March 2025, received his own pallium from Pope Leo one year ago. (Photo courtesy of Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso)

On Sunday, June 2, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated the 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Masses at Holy Name Parish in Birmingham, assisted by his altar server, Michael, to whom the Archbishop sends his compliments for a job well done! Michael and his family were among the many parishioners who joined the Archbishop after the 10 a.m. Mass for a social gathering in the parish hall. Archbishop is pictured with altar server Michael and his family.  

This week, Archbishop Weisenburger joined young people from the Motor City Mission Trip, who were volunteering at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit among other sites. The Motor City Mission Trip is organized by a group of suburban parishes to get teens into the city and involved, serving as the hands and feet of Christ. Volunteers came from St. Patrick Parish in White Lake, St. William Parish in Walled Lake, St. Mary of the Snows Parish in Milford and the Church of the Holy Spirit Parish in Highland.

On Friday, June 19, Archbishop Weisenburger enjoyed a wonderful, life-giving visit to Angels' Place, a local nonprofit that provides care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential group homes, services and professional support in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. The archbishop met with Tom Szczepamski, executive director, and Barbara Urbiel, chief development officer, as well as residents and staff. Angels' Place offers a variety of support services, events and activities for residents, including academics, sports, music, spiritual development, arts and crafts through a variety of programs in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to help residents grow and thrive.

On Monday, June 8, Archbishop Weisenburger and Fr. Timothy Birney, moderator of the curia, welcomed six new interns who will spend the summer serving alongside coworkers in the Archdiocese of Detroit's Chancery. Pictured with Fr. Birney (left) and Archbishop Weisenburger (right) are (left to right) Michael Sullivan (University of Notre Dame '28), Ryan Illkman (Notre Dame '28), Aidan Brunt (Fairfield University '28), Aubrey Collignon (Notre Dame '29), Cara Finn (Notre Dame '28), and Juliana Paddock (Notre Dame '28). The interns support the Chancery's work in a variety of areas, including real estate, finance, accounting, operations and technology. Welcome!