February 11, 2025

Welcome, Archbhishop-elect Weisenburger!

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger, Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson, as the sixth Archbishop of Detroit. The archbishop-elect succeeds Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, who has served the archdiocese since 2009.  

The new archbishop will be installed at a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on March 18. Additional details about the installation liturgy and other welcome events will be shared in the coming days. 

Announcements

•  With Lent quickly approaching, we are now accepting submissions for fishfryfinder.org. Please send details to us at hello@aod.org. 

• In his final pastoral note, Archbishop Vigneron outlines a process of renewal, endorsed by Archbishop-elect Weisenburger, better enabling us to carry out our mission. Learn more at aod.org/nosecondtunic

Be Still: A Retreat for Parish Receptionists and Support Staff

• All receptionists are invited to join us on Thursday, February 27th or Friday, February 28th at the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House for a day away to be refreshed and renewed before the season of Lent begins. The day will look at the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) and the implications for our lives today. Learn more

• Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Resources for Lent 2025
  
• From the Office of Sacred Worship: Registration Open for the Rite of Election
• From the Department of Mission Advancement: Special and Naitonal Collection Dates for 2025 and 2026
  

Events

• February 12: CSA Town Hall
• February 12: Detroit Priestly Vocations Discernment Group
• February 15: Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind Workshop | Rochester
• February 18: Detroit Priestly Vocations Evening Prayer and Dinner with Archbishop Vigneron
• February 21: 15th Annual Dinner For Life
• February 22: Songs of Freedom: Celebrating the Sacred Music of African American Composers
• February 22: Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind Workshop | Woodhaven
• February 24: Contemporary Judaism: A Conversation (interfaith event)
• February 24: Charisms Unfolding: A Deep Dive into Your Spiritual Gifts
• NEW February 24: Central Region Parish Staff Meeting
• NEW February 25: Northeast, Northwest, and South Region Parish Staff Meeting
• February 25: Protecting God’s Children Workshop (online)
• February 26: Sacramental Record-Keeping Workshop

• February 27–28 Be Still: A Retreat for Parish Receptionists and Support Staff
• NEW March 1: Spanish Protecting God’s Children Workshop (Detroit)
• March 7–9: Young Adult Lenten Retreat
• NEW March 9: Archbishop Vigneron’s Farewell Mass
• NEW March 18: Mass of Installation for Archbishop-elec Weisenburger
• March 20–23: Detroit Priestly Vocations Discernment Weekend
• March 22: Protecting God’s Children Workshop (White Lake)
• NEW March 28: Protecting God’s Children Workshop (Royal Oak)
• NEW March 29: Protecting God’s Children Workshop (Flat Rock)

• March 29: 16 Conferencia de Hombres Hispanos | 16th Hispanic Men's Conference

• May 14: Protecting God’s Children Workshop (Shelby Township)
• June 7: Series Formativas de OCP: Taller de Formación para el Ministerio de Coros Parroquiales | OCP Formation Series: Formation Workshop Series for Parish Choir Ministry

Resources

• AOD Parish Forums on Microsoft Teams
• Background Check Request Form
• Eucharistic Year of Mission Resources
• From the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament: How To Engage In The Cathedral's 'Journey With The Saints' Pilgrimage
• From the Office for Clergy and Consecrated Life: Permanent Diaconate Vocations Bulletin and Social Media Items
• From the Office of Real Estate: Capital Development Process and What's Next Once a Capital Project is Approved Brochures
• Host a First Class Relic of Blessed Solanus Casey at Your Parish
• Special/National Collection Dates for 2025
• Stewardship Thoughts for Parish Bulletins
• Submit Your Parish's Events for DetroitCatholic.com/events

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