The Los Angeles Archdiocese announced the time and location for the funeral of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who was shot to death in his home.
About O'Connell
Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell of the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese worked with undocumented and unaccompanied minors to help them find homes and attend school in LA. O'Connell, an Irish immigrant, served the L.A. Archdiocese for four decades, and was known for his work on behalf of fellow immigrants. He'd been named an auxiliary bishop by Pope Francis in 2015, and in that role helped Archbishop José H. Gómes with the business of the massive diocese.
He was found shot to death at his church-owned home in Hacienda Heights on Saturday after failing to show up for a meeting.Medina is the husband of O'Connell's housekeeper. An investigation into the the motive remains ongoing.Locally he served as a priest at:St. Frances X. Cabrini in L.A.What questions do you have about Southern California?
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