Detroit’s new archbishop a caring leader who listens, coworkers and friends say

TUCSON — Priests, bishops and lay leaders across the Southwest attest to Archbishop-designate Edward J. Weisenburger’s synodal approach to leading the Church in Tucson, Arizona.

Archbishop-designate Weisenburger has a history of building relationships with diverse faith communities, collaborating with other Catholic bishops on pastoral priorities related to the common good and care for the vulnerable, and intently listening to priests, lay leaders and experts while discerning the good of the Church.

On Feb. 11, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop-designate Weisenburger, who has served as Tucson’s bishop since 2017, as Detroit’s sixth archbishop. He will be installed on March 18…

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