POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS BISHOP EDWARD J. WEISENBURGER AS ARCHBISHOP OF DETROIT
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, currently Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson, as the sixth Archbishop of Detroit. The archbishop-designate succeeds Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, who has served the archdiocese since 2009.
The new archbishop will be installed during a 2 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on March 18. In addition, at 5:30 p.m. on March 17, he will lead Vespers (evening prayer) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Additional details about the installation liturgy will be shared in the coming days.
“The Archdiocese of Detroit is a Church steeped in rich history, vibrant ministries, and known for a committed clergy with a great passion for evangelization. I am humbled to be called to serve such a noble Church. Despite the challenge of leaving my happy home in the Diocese of Tucson, I promise the good people of the Archdiocese of Detroit my all,” Archbishop-designate Weisenburger said. “I am exceptionally grateful to Archbishop Vigneron for the warmth, kindness, and encouragement he expressed to me immediately upon learning of my assignment. His generous assurance of a warm welcome and his desire to be of fraternal help to me is a true blessing. It is my hope that his retirement will be marked by length of years, robust health, and many rich blessings.”
We will soon share details about Masses and other events to welcome Archbishop-designate Weisenburger as the next chief shepherd of our local Church.
