Funeral Services
for Bishop David G. O’Connell
Join all LA Catholics on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10am at San Gabriel Mission for the 1st Anniversary Mass for Bishop O’Connell.
Funeral services announced for Bishop David O’Connell
Bishop David O’Connell’s funeral Mass has been scheduled for 11 AM on Friday, March 3. Read the latest from Angelus News to see the full published schedule for the services.
Live-Streams
A Hail Mary for Bishop Dave
All are invited to honor the life and ministry of Bishop O’Connell by praying a Hail Mary, committing to an act of kindness, signing the digital memorial, learning about his prayer practice, and sharing stories about his impact.
Latest News
Bishop O’Connell ‘still looking out for us’
One year since the death of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell, the shock over his murder has largely worn off,... READ MORE »
Interview with U.S. nuncio Christophe Pierre
For most American Catholics, perhaps the only familiar name among Pope Francis’ latest round of picks for new ca... READ MORE »
Empty tabernacle taken in burglary
An empty tabernacle belonging to the late Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell was stolen last weekend from his Hac... READ MORE »
Preschoolers’ special Bishop O’Connell moment
Since his death in February, a photo capturing a lighthearted moment of Bishop David O’Connell with some young f... READ MORE »
Bishop O’Connell connected with youth
This story is part of a series featured in a commemorative issue honoring Bishop David O’Connell. Read more s... READ MORE »
Suspect pleads not guilty
The man suspected of killing Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell in his Hacienda Heights home pleaded not guilty a... READ MORE »
Exhibit honoring Bishop O’Connell opens at cathedral
A small exhibit honoring the life, ministry, and legacy of late Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell has opened to ... READ MORE »
Bishop O’Connell was ‘the real deal’
This story is part of a series featured in a commemorative issue honoring Bishop David O’Connell. Read more s... READ MORE »
Reaching immigrants was ‘labor of love’
This story is part of a series featured in a commemorative issue honoring Bishop David O’Connell. Read more s... READ MORE »
Bishop Dave, apostle of the inner city
This story is part of a series featured in a commemorative issue honoring Bishop David O’Connell. Read more s... READ MORE »
Bishop David O’Connell, son of St. Patrick
The news came like a shot in the dark. Unexpected. Frightening. Bishop David O’Connell had been murdered in his ... READ MORE »
Soul friends to the end
This story is part of a series featured in a commemorative issue honoring Bishop David O’Connell. Read more s... READ MORE »
Saying goodbye to our friend
This has been a time of mourning for the family of God here in Los Angeles, as we have lost a beloved friend, Auxil... READ MORE »
Bishop O’Connell: a family man
This story is part of a series featured in a commemorative issue honoring Bishop David O’Connell. Read more s... READ MORE »
A friend of Jesus: Honoring Bishop Dave’s legacy
This story is part of a series featured in a commemorative issue honoring Bishop David O’Connell. Read more s... READ MORE »
Bishop O’Connell honored at Cathedral funeral
Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell was remembered as a man “gripped by grace” and “at ease with movers and sh... READ MORE »
Regional farewell Mass reveals ‘wide net’ cast by Bishop O’Connell
In the final moments of his life, Bishop David O’Connell was not alone, but rather welcomed into heaven by thos... READ MORE »
Pope sends condolences
Pope Francis praised the late Bishop David O’Connell for his years as a priest and bishop in LA in a special ... READ MORE »
White House gives condolences
The White House press secretary expressed condolences on behalf of President Joe Biden for the death of Los Angeles... READ MORE »
Tribute video to Bishop O’Connell illustrates how he ‘left a mark’
It has been six years since Anabel Rodriguez, principal of St. Michael’s School in South Los Angeles, spoke for ... READ MORE »
Grieving parishioners lean on faith
Nearly 900 parishioners and Catholics from around the Archdiocese of Los Angeles gathered to pay tribute to the lat... READ MORE »
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 ... READ MORE »
Funeral services announced for Bishop David O’Connell
Bishop David O’Connell’s funeral Mass has been scheduled for 11 a..m. Friday, March 3, the Archdiocese of Los A... READ MORE »
Sospechoso es acusado de asesinato
El fiscal del condado de Los Ángeles, George Gascón, anunció el 22 de febrero que el sospechoso detenido por la ... READ MORE »