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Mourners brave the storm to continue praying, honoring slain LA bishop
Pouring rain and frigid temperatures did not stop more than 60 people from gathering on Friday evening, Feb. 24, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Hacienda Heights, to continue honoring Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell in prayer.
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Slain LA ‘Bishop Dave’ Remembered as a Humble Man of Action Who Wanted People to Encounter Christ’s Healing Love
The murder of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell was met with tears from Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, as he praised the Irish-born prelate as “a good priest and a good bishop and a man of peace,” during a Feb. 20 press conference organized by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
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Fellow prelates recall late Bishop O’Connell for his Gospel simplicity
During his seven years as auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, Bishop David G. O’Connell made many friends — and a strong impression — among his brother bishops.
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Teen crowd and Archbishop Gomez celebrate late Bishop O’Connell
As the 40 days of Lent have officially started, thousands of Catholic high schoolers and adults are gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend for the annual Religious Education Congress, put on by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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Column: ‘He brought us in closer’: The L.A. journey of Bishop O’Connell
The sun rose over St. Raymond Church in Downey on Ash Wednesday as parishioners filed in for Mass. It was four days after Los Angeles Bishop David G. O’Connell was found dead at his Hacienda Heights home from five gunshot wounds.
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Sospechoso del asesinato de obispo en EEUU admite el crimen: Esta podría ser su condena
George Gascón, fiscal del Distrito de Los Ángeles (Estados Unidos), informó que el sospechoso del asesinato del Obispo David O’Connell admitió haber cometido el crimen, y precisó cuál podría ser su condena.
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I know I’ll have to forgive Bishop David O’Connell’s killer. But for now I’m grieving a great pastor.
I was at the park with my kids on Saturday. I had sent my wife the mandatory selfie to prove we were at the park (and not, say, eating ice cream). She texted back, in all caps, to tell me that Bishop David O’Connell, the auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, had died.
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Accused killer of beloved LA bishop charged with murder
A man accused of gunning down Los Angeles Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell at his home in Hacienda Heights was charged Wednesday with murder.
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Archbishop José Gomez invokes slain bishop during Ash Wednesday homily
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez invoked the memory of slain Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell Wednesday during his Ash Wednesday homily — ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, discipline and good works.
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Handyman confesses to killing L.A. Bishop David G. O’Connell, district attorney says
A 61-year-old man who prosecutors said has admitted that he killed Bishop David G. O’Connell was charged Wednesday with one count of murder in the shooting death of the much lauded religious leader.