(The) presence of Christ and deep prayer, the Rev. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), David OConnell, nephew of Bishop David OConnell, speaks at the Funeral Mass for his uncle at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, CA, Friday, March 3, 2023. Catholics say final farewell to their friend,, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Catholics say final farewell to their friend, Bishop David OConnell, Three women arrested for alleged fraudulent federal student loans from Fullerton college, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61, 7 house fires prompt fears about gas meters buried in snow. Bishop David O'Connell, seen above at a meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2021, is being remembered as a peacemaker and "truly a man of God." David OConnell 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. May Our Lady of Guadalupe wrap him in the mantle of her love, and may the angels lead him into paradise, and may he rest in peace, said the archbishop. It had poignancy and humor. WebOBITUARY NOTIFICATIONS. He joked that he looked at him and the dog so at peace that sometimes he fancied that the dog had learned the rosary!. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), Bishop David OConnells Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, March 2, 2023. Cunnane called OConnell an effective organizer for those on the margins. I regard it as a great blessing in my life to have had the opportunity to serve here. O'Connell was a native of Ireland and had been a priest and later a bishop in Los Angeles for 45 years. We have the opportunity to pick up where he left off and to carry the example that he set., He urged all those who attended the Mass to help those you can help.. Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. OConnell, a native of Ireland who spent most of his four decades as a priest ministering in LAs inner city, has died. It was standing-room only in the cavernous Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, where the funeral Mass for Bishop David G. OConnell was held The Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross Dr Fintan Gavin, said Bishop OConnells tragic death had sent shockwaves across the diocese. And it was always such a joy to see her, and a joy to see how happy she was that I was home.. He helped so many, many unaccompanied minors and families with immigration, Jeff Hamilton, also a member of that task force, said in an interview after the service. 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. The authorities said the man in custody was the husband of the bishops housekeeper. OConnell was shot and killed at his Hacienda Heights home on Feb. 18. OConnell was shot and killed at his Hacienda Heights home on Feb. 18. Those tensions eventually boiled over during the LA riots in 1992 that followed the videotaped beating of Rodney King by police officers. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), Former LA mayor Eric Garcetti attends the Funeral Mass for Bishop David OConnell at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, CA, Friday, March 3, 2023. When you have found an obituary of interest, you have the option of upgrading that obituary with more recent and relevant content unless the obituary is already (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), An overflow crowd fills the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the Funeral Mass for Bishop David OConnell in Los Angeles, CA, Friday, March 3, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), People attend a Vigil Mass for Bishop David OConnell at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, March 2, 2023. He was the chairman of the interdiocesan Southern California Immigration Task Force, helping coordinate the local churchs response to the influx of migrants from Central America in recent years and navigating the challenges presented by changing immigration policies. Every day he worked to show compassion to the poor, to the homeless, to the immigrant and to all those living on societys margins, Archbishop Gomez said. He said that they always joked about which was the better county his native Sligo or the Bishops beloved Co Cork. Theresa Gartland, 40, walked from her home nearby in downtown Los Angeles to attend the afternoon viewing. OConnell was shot and killed at his Hacienda Heights home on Feb. 18. Thousands more watched from the cathedrals plaza. "It's 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," O'Connell told Angelus News in 2015. So there was some kind of a maybe working relationship, but were still trying to figure out what that relationship was.. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18. Area Catholics look ahead to funeral services for Bishop David Monsignor Cunnane said that Bishop OConnell had a particular fondness for Guinness which he described with his typical comedic touch as being all black with a white collar a bit like a priest. A transcript of his last recorded homily, delivered one week before he was killed, is on the Catholic news website angelusnews.com. David did soul work. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18. That meeting left a strong impression on the young student, and he eventually opted to study for the priesthood at All-Hallows College, which prepared candidates for missions abroad. At the national level, OConnell was the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. March 3, 2023 6:44 PM PT. LOS ANGELES - Funeral services were announced Thursday for Los Angeles Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell, who was gunned down at his home in Hacienda Heights. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18. But now for me and my family and for everyone who is listening here today there comes an opportunity. But now the Cork man that he is has left without saying goodbye. Born December 17, 1947 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late James Joseph and Amelia (Hinkle) OConnell and the husband of his only true love, Donna Jean (Stratton) OConnell. We provide news about the Church and the world, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. David served in the US Army as Private First Class during the Korean War and worked for BASF The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced on Sunday that Los Angeles Archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was killed and said it was working to find "those responsible" for his death. DAVID O'CONNELL Obituary (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), Priests walk to the altar for Bishop David OConnells Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, March 2, 2023. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18. His story is worth sharing. Bishop OConnell once said that being a pastor was the greatest joy of his life. Bishop David O'Connell's nephew remembered him as 'a comedian' who introduced his nieces and nephews to Disneyland and Denny's. (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. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18. . hide caption, Bishop David O'Connell, seen above at a meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2021, is being remembered as a peacemaker and "truly a man of God.". The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced the funeral arrangements for the late Auxiliary Bishop David OConnell, who was murdered in his Hacienda Heights home on Feb. 18. Bishop David O'Connell, who was shot dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Wednesday and Thursday night Masses also included a message from Pope Francis, who wrote of how deeply saddened he was on OConnells death, but praised OConnells 45 years of ministry as being marked especially by his profound concern for the poor, immigrants, and those in need, his efforts to uphold the sanctity and dignity of Gods gift of life, and his zeal for fostering solidarity, cooperation, and peace within the local community.. He was just this light that radiated so much positivity, love and encouragement, she said. In his role as episcopal vicar for the archdioceses San Gabriel Pastoral Region, it fell to OConnell to accompany the parish community of Mission San Gabriel, the oldest Catholic outpost in the archdiocese, when it was almost completely destroyed in an arson attack in July 2020. Bishop Dave loved and served Jesus with all of his heart and all of his strength. He was 69. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18. He was loved. Mr OConnell thanked all those who had assisted in the police investigation following the murder of his uncle. Before the Mass, he remembered being OConnells shadow as the bishop mentored him into priesthood in South L.A. He was a mentor, and a spiritual father, Meyer said. But now I wouldnt, A sad day for republicans: Sinn Fin activist Rita OHare dies aged 80, Ukraine under increased pressure as Russian onslaught in Bakhmut continues, Who to fire? The riots broke out during Father OConnells first tour at St. Frances X. Cabrini Church (1988-1998). Cardinal Roger Mahony gives the homily doing the Vigil Mass for Bishop David OConnell at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, March 2, 2023. Irish-born Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, David OConnell, who was shot dead last month was so beloved in the community that his funeral remembrances took place over three days culminating in his interment in a crypt in a Cathedral on Friday. And we thought we really had achieved a lot of progress. Those emotions were on display once again on Thursday, as Cardinal Roger Mahony wept as he embraced OConnells casket in prayer as he ended his homily. The suspect in the shooting, 61-year-old Carlos Medina, has been charged with the murder. Carlos Medina, the husband of O'Connell's housekeeper has been arrested for his murder. The Sheriffs department has not offered further details on the circumstances of his death, which is under investigation. That was part of our work as a Church, to try to provide spaces for conversations, he told CNA in a 2020 interview. OConnell was found shot at his Hacienda Heights home on February 18.
