DETROIT (WWJ) -- The Archdiocese of Detroit has a new archbishop.
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, who currently serves as the Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson.
As the sixth archbishop of Detroit, Weisenburger, 64, will oversee Michigan's largest Catholic diocese — comprised of more than 900,000 Catholics and 213 parishes in the Metro Detroit area.
“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-elect Weisenburger said, in a statement.
“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.”
Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron resigned from the church when he turned 75 in 2023, S required by Church law.
Archbishop Vigneron will celebrate a farewell Mass on Sunday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit.