Pope Francis, Weisenburger and Archbishop of Detroit

Tucson Bishop Edward Weisenburger chosen by pope to lead the Archdiocese of Detroit
Pope Francis appointed Edward Weisenburger to lead the 900,000 Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit, where he will be the sixth archbishop.
Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, the new Archbishop of Detroit
Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger provides a statement and answers questions during his introductory press conference as the new Archbishop of Detroit at Sacred Heart Major Seminary on Feb. 11, 2025, in Detroit.
Pope Francis Appoints Tucson Bishop Weisenburger As New Archbishop of Detroit
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Tucson Bishop Edward Weisenburger as the new archbishop of Detroit, accepting the resignation of current Archbishop Allen Vigneron.
Archbishop Vigneron Retires: Weisenburger named new Detroit Archbishop
The longtime head of the Catholic Church in Southeast Michigan, Archbishop Allen Vigneron, is retiring, and his replacement has been named.
FULL INTERVIEW: Detroit's next Archbishop talks about the future and the challenges he faces
Big changes are coming to the Archdiocese of Detroit as Pope Francis has named Bishop Edward Weisenburger as the next Archbishop of Detroit, taking over after Archbishop Allen Vigneron's 15-year tenure.
Weisenburger named new Detroit Archbishop
After 16 years in his position, the 76-year-old archbishop announced through emotions that he will be retiring. Meanwhile, the Archdiocese of Detroit introduced Archbishop-elect Edward Weisenburger as the successor to Vigneron.
Edward Weisenberger to be installed as archbishop of Detroit
Edward J. Weisenburger has been named the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit, an area that includes more than 200 Roman Catholic parishes in six southeast Michigan counties.
Detroit's next Archbishop talks about the future and the challenges he faces
Big changes are coming to the Archdiocese of Detroit as Pope Francis has named Bishop Edward Weisenburger as the next Archbishop.
Newly Appointed Detroit Archbishop Suggested ‘Canonical Penalties’ for Trump Immigration Officials
Weisenburger’s anti-Trump sentiment mirrors that of Pope Francis, who this week rebuked Trump’s approach to immigration.
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New Detroit archbishop denounces Trump plan to dismantle USAID
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New Catholic Archbishop of Detroit: We have to 'see Christ' in immigrants
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New archbishop named for Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Bishop Edward Weisenburger, 64, as the archbishop-elect to succeed 76-year-old Archbishop ...
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Detroit's Catholic leader replaced
Archbishop Allen Vigneron, head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit, has resigned and will be replaced by a bishop coming ...
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Exclusive interview: Detroit's next Archbishop talks about the future and the challenges he faces
Big changes are coming to the Archdiocese of Detroit as Pope Francis has named Bishop Edward Weisenburger as the next Archbishop.