WELCOMING
ARCHBISHOP ALLEN H. VIGNERON
INSTALLED AS
ARCHBISHOP OF DETROIT
JAN. 28, 2009
New coat of arms represents
history of archbishop,
archdiocese
Archbishop Allen Vigneron's coat of arms carries the motto "Aspicientes in Jesum," which means "Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus."
Read more.
A FOND FAREWELL TO
CARDINAL ADAM MAIDA
ARCHBISHOP OF DETROIT
FROM 1990 TO 2009
At anniversary celebration,
faithful offer their thanks
to former archbishop
What initially was meant to be a low-key Mass to celebrate Cardinal Adam Maida's 25 years of service as a bishop turned into a cathedral-packing tribute to the man who shepherded the Archdiocese of Detroit for 18-plus years. Read more.
View photo gallery of the Mass
Cd. Maida's farewell column
READ THE FOLLOWING STORIES ON THE MICHIGAN CATHOLIC HOMEPAGE AT AODOnline.ORG
Cardinal Maida led through challenges, developments
Cd. Maida's Church duties extend to nation, world
A timeline of Cardinal Maida's service to the archdiocese
Editor's note:To commemorate the installation of Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, a special Feb. 6 print edition of The Michigan Catholic newspaper has been mailed to the household of each Catholic in the Archdiocese of Detroit who contributed to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). This special edition include the stories on this Web site and more.
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PHOTO BY LARRY A. PEPLIN
Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, officially taking his place as the chief shepherd of metro Detroit's 1.4 million Catholics, receives his crozier from his predecessor Cardinal Adam Maida.
Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron installed
as new chief shepherd of Detroit
At an installation Mass Jan. 28, Bishop Allen H. Vigneron officially became Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, the leader of the Detroit area's 1.4 million Catholics. The 10th chief shepherd, and fifth archbishop, of the Detroit diocese, Archbishop Vigneron is the first who was born in, and ordained a priest for, the archdiocese. Read more.
At vespers service, Abp. Vigneron tells priests to pass on Christ through Eucharist
Students welcome archbishop
with letters, artwork
The Michigan Catholic invited each Catholic school in the archdiocese to send in a student’s drawing or letter welcoming Archbishop Allen Vigneron and letting him know something about their school. Read more.
Abp. Vigneron talks about priesthood,
family, returning to Detroit
The new archbishop of Detroit recalls growing up, his path to the priesthood, his influences, and how his time as the Bishop of Oakland has prepared him to lead the Archdiocese of Detroit. Read more.
Archbishop's family says area faithful
can count on Abp. Vigneron's love
 Hailing from rural Ira Township, the Vigneron family values family unity, faith and a strong work ethic. The new bishop's parents, siblings, nieces and nephews say Abp. Vigneron will bring these traits and more to archbishop's seat. Read more.
MORE HEADLINES ON THE NEW ARCHBISHOP
A look at the bishops, archbishops of Detroit
Despite weather and geography, Detroit and Oakland share similarities
Philosophically speaking, Archbishop Vigneron favors Aquinas and Husserl for 'rigor of analysis'
Local religious leaders offer prayers, support to new archbishop of Detroit
Through the years: A biographical timeline of Abp. Vigneron's ministry
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More Multimedia
AoD Online
Read Apb. Vigneron's biography, statements and homilies, and access all multimedia through the Archdiocese of Detroit's official Web site. Go to AoDonline.
PODCASTS
 On AODonline.org, listen to podcasts of the new archbishop's announcement, homilies and more. Go to the podcasts.
CTND
 Catch re-broadcasts of the installation Mass on Catholic Television Network of Detroit. Go to CTND.
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