A number of bishops and archbishops who had once served in the Archdiocese of Detroit are retired but remain in the Detroit Catholic community. They are given the Emeritus title to signify their retirement and continued involved in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Cardinal Adam Maida Retired from active ministry: Jan. 5, 2009	Cardinal Edmund Szoka Retired from active ministry: Sept. 15, 2006
Bishop Thomas Gumbleton Retired from active ministry: Jan. 21, 2006