Roman Catholic Bishop of Detroit

As of 2003, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit covers the City of Detroit as well as Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Wayne counties, Michigan.

The Diocese of Detroit, erected on March 8, 1833, was elevated to Archdiocese on May 22, 1837.

The following is a list of the Roman Catholic Archbishops of the Diocese and Archdiocese of Detroit (and their terms of service).

Bishop Frederick John Conrad Rese (1833-1871)

Bishop Caspar Henry Borgess (1871-1887)

Bishop John Samuel Foley (1888-1918)

Bishop Michael James Gallagher (1918-1937)

Cardinal Archbishop Edward Francis Mooney (1937-1958)

Cardinal Archbishop John Francis Dearden (1958-1980)

Cardinal Archbishop Edmund Casimir Szoka (1981-1990)

Cardinal Archbishop Adam Joseph Maida (1990-present)

External Links

• Archdiocese of Detroit Website http://www.aodonline.org/