DETROIT, Mich. -- The bishop of Tuscon, Bishop Edward Weisenburger, will succeed Archbishop Allen Vigneron at an installation ceremony March 18 in Detroit.
Bishop David Walkowiak of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids issued a statement extending his congratulations to Weisenburger and wishing a blessing on Archbishop Vigneron in his retirement. Vigneron is 76 years old and has served as Archbishop of Detroit since 2009. Weisenburger is 64.
Here is Bishop Walkowiak's statement issued through the diocese Communications Office:
"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."
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Bishop David Walkowiak, Catholic Diocese of Grand RapidsPhoto: Source: Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids
Bishop Edward Weisenburger, Diocese of Tuscon, will soon become the Archbishop of Detroit, succeeding the retiring Allen Vigneron. Photo: Source: Diocese of Tuscon.
