Edward Weisenburger

Edward Joseph Weisenburger is an American Catholic prelate who was named Archbishop of Detroit on February 11, 2025.

[1][3] He was also promoter of justice for the canonization of Reverend Stanley Rother, an Oklahoma priest murdered in 1981 by a death squad in Guatemala.

[8] In 2018, as Bishop of Tucson, Weisenburger announced that 10 employees had been fired due to sexual misconduct allegations over the past decade.

His suggestion in 2018 of canonical penalties, including denying Holy Communion and excommunication to Catholic federal agents following U.S. Immigration laws, sparked significant controversy.

[11] While advocating for environmental stewardship aligns with Pope Francis's "Laudato si'," Bishop Weisenburger's push for local action on climate change has been met with resistance from those who view environmental activism as outside the traditional scope of Church doctrine or as politically motivated.

His positions have been criticized for impacting local economies, especially in Arizona, where water and resource management are contentious issues.

[12] His direct comments on public policy, especially through media like X posts or interviews, have sometimes been viewed as overly political, leading to backlash from those who believe religious leaders should maintain neutrality or focus solely on spiritual guidance.