He and other local faith leaders helped organize meetings with police officers in peoples homes and provide opportunities for dialogue and reconciliation. But above all, the bishops funeral Mass attended by thousands on Friday morning, March 3, with an untold number watching via livestream reflected the spirit of a man who saw reverence in the prosaic.
Husband of housekeeper arrested over fatal shooting of bishop in Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was killed over the weekend. During that time, OConnell ministered to a community afflicted by gang violence and poverty.
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Area Catholics look ahead to funeral services for Bishop David Born in County Cork, Ireland in 1953, OConnell studied for the priesthood at All Hallows College in Dublin and was ordained to serve in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1979. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18.
Catholics say final farewell to their friend, Bishop David But weeks of mourning and remembrances culminated in the Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels in Downtown Los Angeles, ending three days of funeral farewells for the man lovingly called Bishop Dave., There was also a service on Wednesday at his home parish, St. John Vianney, in Hacienda Heights, followed by a viewing and vigil on Thursday.
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Man Arrested in Killing of Catholic Bishop Had Worked at His House OConnell was shot and killed at his Hacienda Heights home on Feb. 18. He came home days later to find widespread destruction in much of his parishs territory. Cunnanes homily managed to make the crowd both laugh and cry. Watch for these changes, Pope Francis approves miracle to pave way to beatification of Elisabetta Martinez. David did soul work. Among those present were the bishops family and local dignitaries, such as former L.A. Im not standing here in front of you telling you its a dispute over money yet, Sheriff Luna said. The suspect had been at the bishops house before, doing work, Sheriff Luna said. The suspect in the shooting, 61-year-old Carlos Medina, has been charged with the murder. The authorities arrested a man on Monday in connection with the killing of David G. OConnell, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who was found fatally shot at his home on Saturday, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department said.
Funeral and public viewing set for murdered Bishop David Apu Gomes/Agence France-Presse Getty Images, Bishop OConnell said in a July 2015 interview with Angelus.
'Gripped by grace': Thousands gather for Bishop O'Connell's His story is worth sharing. Joseph Bukuras is a staff writer at the Catholic News Agency. He was arrested about six hours later when he walked out of his home, he said. But on Friday, during a moment in which the prosaic gave way to the reverential, LA Countys Catholics said a final goodbye to their friend and spiritual shepherd. This is Pope Francis prayer intention for the month of March, God really intervened: How a Catholic priest escaped from his kidnappers in Haiti, Decline in vocations to the priesthood is worse where priests serve larger flocks, report says, Suspect confesses to the murder of Bishop David OConnell, LA prosecutor says, Catholics, are you going to confession? (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), Clergy from throughout the Catholic Church attend the Funeral Mass for Bishop David OConnell at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, CA, Friday, March 3, 2023. During the COVID-19 pandemic, OConnell made headlines when he led a blessing of the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas as he, held up a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, Its been the great joy of my life to be the pastor of these people, especially the ones who are suffering or in need or facing difficulty, OConnell, . The firearms will need to be tested to determine whether either one was used in the fatal shooting, Sheriff Luna said. With other religious leaders, he brought police officers to meetings in peoples homes in an effort to improve relations. "It is a shock and I have no words to express my sadness," Gomez said. I thank God that as the years go on I have more and more love for my priesthood and for the people in the parishes I have served., Fellow auxiliary bishop Robert Barron said he was always struck by his goodness, kindness, prayerfulness, and simplicity of heart. Looking back on the impact of the pandemic, OConnell remarked that Covid-19 has done a lot of damage not just to our health but to our hearts and souls.. Bishop Dave O'Connell speaks at the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress Aug. 13, 2022. He wore a white bishop mitre. Make sure that those who are close to you know that you love them and are proud of them., [Bishop David OConnell obituary: Progressive cleric from Cork who spent his life in Los Angeles]. Please enter your information to receive emails informing you of families we are currently serving. A vigil Mass was held Thursday for Auxiliary Bishop David G. OConnell at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. Age 85. "[M]ay you rest in peace Bishop O'Connell. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), Monsignor Jarlath Cunnane delivers the homily for his long-time friend, Bishop David OConnell, at the Funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, CA, Friday, March 3, 2023. The murder charge against Medina includes an allegation of the personal use of a firearm, meaning he faces up to 35 years to life in state prison if he is convicted as charged. He said a Cork man might leave without saying goodbye but a Sligo man might say goodbye but he wouldnt leave..