Bishop Edward Weisenburger of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson has been appointed as the new archbishop of Detroit, Michigan by Pope Francis. Weisenburger has served the southern Arizona community for the last seven years. During his time in Tucson, he focused on encouraging more men to become priests and supporting young adults. He also paid attention to the needs of the border community. Former Tucson Bishop Gerald Kicanas retired in 2017, and said he is happy for Weisenburger but will miss him.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson Bishop Edward Weisenburger is appointed by Pope Francis as the new archbishop of Detroit , Michigan. For the last seven years, Weisenburger has led the southern Arizona community. 'Those who know me know that I am very seldom speechless, but when the Nuncio called me and I stammered twice and he started laughing,” Weisenburger said. Former Tucson Bishop Gerald Kicanas retired from the Diocese of Tucson in 2017 before Weisenburger was appointed.
”He said over the time that Weisenburger was the bishop, he's focused on encouraging more Tucson men to become priests and supporting the young adults in the community. “Now we have six seminarians so he’s worked hard to improve the numbers,' he said. “The attention to try enhance develop and improve the university Newman Center, I think is a wonderful initiative.”As a border community, he said Weisenburger has been attentive to the needs of the border.
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