Allen Vigneron Archives

Pope Francis appoints outspoken critic of Trump immigration policy as archbishop of Detroit

Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Tucson, Arizona, whom Pope Francis has appointed to the Archdiocese of Detroit, has suggested that Catholics ‘involved’ in Trump’s border policies could receive ‘canonical penalties,’ including excommunication.

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David McLoone

• Feb 11, 2025Feb 12, 2025

Heterodox pro-LGBT Bishop Thomas Gumbleton dies at 94

The auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Detroit spent the vast majority of his public life 'scandalizing souls and attacking the immutable teachings of the Catholic faith.'

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Claire Chretien

• Apr 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024

Archbishop of Detroit issues new Latin Mass restrictions in conformity with Vatican rescript

In response to Cardinal Arthur Roche's February rescript, Abp. Allen Vigneron has asked parishes to seek alternative buildings to continue offering the Traditional Latin Mass.

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Brian Mershon

• May 15, 2023May 16, 2023

‘Millions of lives at stake’: Archbishop of Detroit urges penance for extreme new pro-abortion law

'We must use these spiritual practices to make reparations for the great sin of abortion in our midst.'

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Louis Knuffke

• Nov 30, 2022Dec 1, 2022

Michigan archbishop writes to thousands of Catholics urging them to oppose new abortion law

'Abortion is a grave offense to the dignity of the most vulnerable person, the unborn child. We understand this as Catholics,' wrote Detroit's Archbishop Vigneron.

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Jean Mondoro

• Nov 1, 2022Nov 3, 2022

Archbishop of Detroit urges Michigan Catholics to vote against pro-abortion ballot initiative

'As people of faith who witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ and His teachings, we fervently oppose this deadly proposal and are taking action to defeat it,' Archbishop Allen Vigneron said.

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Jean Mondoro

• Sep 27, 2022