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Pope sends condolences, prayers ahead of Bishop O’Connell’s funeral
Pope Francis praised the late Bishop David O’Connell for his years as a priest and bishop in LA in a special condolence message made public March 1.
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White House gives condolences for death of Bishop O’Connell
The White House press secretary expressed condolences on behalf of President Joe Biden for the death of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell on Wednesday
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Your happiness has a name — Jesus!
It has been a very sad time for the family of God here in Los Angeles. We have lost a good friend and a holy priest and bishop, Bishop David O’Connell.
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Speakers, liturgies bring grieving LA Congress crowd to their feet
The dark clouds of a weather system of historic proportions added to the heaviness already felt by the thousands at the 2023 LA Religious Education Congress Feb. 23-26 in Anaheim, a week after the death of beloved Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell.
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‘He gave us hope’: Grieving parishioners lean on faith after bishop’s death
Nearly 900 parishioners and Catholics from around the Archdiocese of Los Angeles gathered to pay tribute to the late Bishop David G. O’Connell at a special Feb. 23 Mass at St. John Vianney Church in Hacienda Heights, the parish where he lived for the last seven years.
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No ordinary employee: Nurse’s school is part of her ‘soul and being’
Need to know the lunch schedule for St. Bruno Catholic School in Whittier? See Mrs. Whyte, the office worker.
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Brother bishops remember 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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Bronx bishop expects ‘lives are going to get rocked’ at LA Congress
When 46-year-old Bishop Joseph Espaillat takes the stage as a keynote speaker at the 2023 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress later this week, he’ll be bringing his city with him.
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Congress favorites Valyermo Dancers show their staying power after 50 years
When they enter the main floor of the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday morning for the opening event of this year’s Religious Education Congress (REC), the Valyermo Dancers will have a half century of history guiding their steps, putting graceful movement and prayer to accompany the proclamation.
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Suspect admits to killing Bishop O’Connell, charged with murder
The suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was formally charged with murder Wednesday after admitting to killing him.
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