Several memorials are being held for Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who was shot to death in his home, including a funeral and other celebrations of his life. You can watch them here.
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
Location: 1345 Turnbull Canyon Road, Hacienda Heights
Time: 7 p.m. — If the above live video doesn't work for you, you can watch the livestream at Bishop David G. Connell | LA Catholics
Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Address: 555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles
Public viewing
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Vigil Mass
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Address: 555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles
Time: 11 a.m.
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.
Authorities this week charged Carlos Medina with O'Connell's murder. Medina is the husband of O'Connell's housekeeper. An investigation into the the motive remains ongoing.
Locally he served as a priest at:
"He was a healer. He would bring gangs together and talk instead of fighting. And because he was an immigrant himself, this was his ministry here in LA." - James Ponnet
"It was a great loss, but we also gained a saint. He always worked for peace, unity. He was a very giving person that never kept anything for himself." - Sister Maria de Jesus
"I think he was a source of hope, and the source of peace for the community, hope in the troubled world. And he just would come. He didn't resolve the problems. But he brought light in into the midst of the chaos." - Dayrin Perez
"I think my favorite memory was when he wedded my best friend. That was actually the last time I saw him. And I just remember it feeling so loving, especially because he has always been [with] us since we were younger." - Ilani Campos
"We were out at dinner for a fundraising event. And we all found out the news right then and there. It was very tragic. Some of my co-workers burst out into tears. And I may not have known the man, but just to see the impact that he had on everyone and the people around him and in his community, you can see that it was a really, really big traumatic event." - Errol Williams
LAist Associate Editor Mike Roe also contributed to this story.
