The pope praised O’Connell for his profound concern for the poor, immigrants, and those in need, his efforts to uphold the sanctity and dignity of God’s gift of life, and his zeal for fostering solidarity, cooperation, and peace within the local community.” By Angelus News
Archbishop José H. Gomez presided at the San Gabriel Pastoral Region Memorial Mass for Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell, along with Msgr. Timothy Dyer, on Wednesday, March 1, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Hacienda Heights, the parish where Bishop O’Connell lived. (Victor Alemán)
