Thank you to the Catholic Climate Covenant for bringing together Catholics from across the @archofdet to reflect on our call to care for creation. It was a valuable opportunity for conversation, prayer, and discernment about how we can best live out this call in our local Church.

The Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan gala is a beautiful celebration of faith in action. Congratulations to this year’s Time, Talent and Treasure Award winners, and thank you to everyone who supports this ministry of bringing Christ’s compassion to those who need it most.

Jesus is the King of Second Chances, inviting us again and again into the vineyard. In this weekend’s Gospel, we see that it’s not enough simply to accept His invitation. We have to put our “yes” into action, walk into the vineyard, and serve.

At the annual Red Mass today, we gathered in prayer for all who serve in the legal profession. May God bless their work, strengthen them in their pursuit of justice, and help them always recognize the dignity of every person they serve.

National Migration Week is Sept. 21-27, with World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sept. 27. Our Holy Father selected a poignant theme drawn from Jesus' words: "Whoever welcomes even just one of these children, in my name, welcomes me." My full statement: aod.org/migration

A warm welcome to Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio (or Vatican ambassador) to the United States. It was a pleasure to spend time with him this evening as he prepares to celebrate Mass tomorrow for the 150th anniversary of the University of Detroit Mercy.

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember in prayer all those who lost their lives. May they rest in eternal life with God, and may their loved ones experience His comfort and peace.

Today began with Mass at Most Holy Trinity in Corktown, followed by the Labor Day Parade down Michigan Avenue. May God bless all who labor for the good of others, putting their gifts at the service of their families, neighbors, and communities.

It was a blessing to celebrate Mass today at St. Gabriel in Detroit with the Missionaries of Charity on the Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta. May her example, and the faithful witness of her sisters, inspire us to see Christ in every person, especially the poor and suffering.

For 100 years, the Catholic High School League has helped young people grow in faith and character both on and off the field. May God bless all the students, coaches, teachers, and families who built this legacy and are carrying it forward into the next century.

Thank you to the Igbo Catholic community for your warm welcome as I celebrated Mass this weekend at St. Alphonsus-St. Clement Parish. From Nigeria to Detroit, your rich heritage of faith, community, and joyful worship are beautiful gifts to our local Church.

Today’s Candidacy Mass was a beautiful sign of hope for the future of our Church. Please pray for Jonathan Ligenza and Christian Pulido as they continue formation for the priesthood and seek to follow Christ’s call with generous hearts.

I was honored to celebrate Mass today at the Black Catholic Women’s Conference. May the Lord continue to bless these and all women as they seek to lead with purpose in their communities and share the joy of the Gospel.

It was a blessing to join Cardinal Joseph Tobin and the Jesuit community in celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius and 150 years of Jesuit ministry in Detroit. May the example of St. Ignatius continue to inspire us to live "Ad majorem Dei gloriam" — for the greater glory of God.

Detroit has been blessed with a remarkable witness in Blessed Solanus Casey, whose feast we celebrate today. His life of humble service and generous hospitality continues to draw countless people closer to Christ. Blessed Solanus Casey, pray for us!

The Rising from the Ashes Revival was a grace-filled day of prayer, worship, and encounter with Christ, marked by a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Detroit. May the hope we celebrated today bear fruit in every parish, every family, and every heart.

Congratulations to Archbishop Emeritus Allen Vigneron on the 30th anniversary of his episcopal ordination. Thank you, Archbishop, for your lifetime of faithful service to God's people and for the many ways you continue to strengthen our local Church. Ad multos annos!

I am grateful to all who joined us for the Archbishop’s Gala benefiting Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Through your generosity, we continue the important work of “forming shepherds for the Good News” who will bring Christ’s hope and truth to our communities for generations to come.