Here’s some positive news for Detroit, a native Detroiter returns to become Detroit’s Archbishop.

Bishop Allen Vigneron, 60, currently head of the Diocese of Oakland, Calif is now Detroit’s Archbishop, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI. Bishop Allen Vigneron will replace Cardinal Adam Maida on January 28th.

Vigneron is the third Detroit native priest to lead a major American diocese. Others include Alex Brunett of Seattle, and John Nienstedt of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Welcome Archbishop Vigneron!