Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Detroit, and has appointed Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson, as Archbishop of that Metropolitan See, and Superior of the Mission sui juris of the Cayman Islands.
Statement from Bishop Robert Gruss on the Appointment of Archbishop-elect Edward J. Weisenburger
"On behalf of the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese of Saginaw, I extend my prayerful congratulations and a warm welcome to Archbishop-elect Edward J. Weisenburger on his appointment as the Archbishop of Detroit. His deep love for the Eucharist and commitment to serving those in need will be a great blessing to the Archdiocese.
I also wish to express my gratitude to Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron for his 16 years of faithful service to the people of Detroit and our province. His leadership and dedication to evangelization have left a lasting impact on the Church in Michigan.
As Archbishop-elect Weisenburger prepares for his installation, I invite the faithful of the Diocese of Saginaw to join me in praying for him, that the Lord may guide and strengthen him in his new ministry."
Archbishop-elect Weisenburger will be installed at a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 2:00 p.m. on March 18.
Archbishop-elect Weisenburger has served the Tucson diocese since 2017, and previously served as bishop of Salina, Kansas, from 2012 to 2017.
The archbishop-elect’s episcopal motto is “Behold the Lamb of God,” referencing St. John the Baptist’s words proclaiming Jesus’ identity in John 1:29.
Archbishop-elect Weisenburger was born Dec. 23, 1960, in Alton, Illinois, the third of four surviving children of Edward John Weisenburger and Asella (Walters) Weisenburger. He grew up primarily in Lawton, Oklahoma, living briefly in Kansas and Texas as the family moved to follow his father’s military career. Read more at on the Archdiocese of Detroit website.