“Together with Catholics throughout our state, we mourn the sudden and tragic passing of Bishop David O’Connell. A man of faith who passionately served the underserved – especially the poor, immigrants, mothers, children, families and inner-city Catholic school students – Bishop O’Connell will be greatly missed. He was a friend of the Diocese of Orange and may we continue to pray for Bishop O’Connell’s family, his loved ones and the repose of his soul. May he rest in eternal peace.”
-Bishop Kevin W. Vann