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 the Metropolitan See. The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington, D.C., on February 11, 2025, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
The Diocese of Grand Rapids Office of Communications issues the following statement from Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, congratulating Bishop Edward Weisenburger on his appointment as archbishop of Detroit.
This morning brings news of great joy to our Province that our Holy Father has appointed Most Reverend Edward Weisenburger, bishop of Tucson, as the new archbishop of Detroit! Bishop Weisenburger is a man of great Eucharistic faith. He has spoken passionately in defense of our migrant brothers and sisters and care for creation. His heart for these priorities will be a great blessing as he begins his episcopal ministry in the Archdiocese.
We thank Archbishop Vigneron for his 16 years of faithful ministry to the people of Detroit and the Province of Detroit. He was one of the first to warmly welcome me when I was appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids, and he ordained me as bishop. His emphasis on evangelization has reinvigorated the Church in Detroit and I am grateful for his leadership on this priority for the Universal Church.
On behalf of the clergy, religious, and people of God of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, I wish to extend my congratulations and welcome Bishop Weisenburger as he begins his ministry to the people of the Archdiocese, and wish Archbishop Vigneron every blessing in his retirement.
The Archdiocese of Detroit is comprised of 3,901 square miles in the State of Michigan and has a total population of 4,305,209 of which 904,110, are Catholic.
Read more:
Archdiocese of Detroit’s website
Diocese of Tucson’s website
