Bishop recovering well, beginning rehabilitation
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton, has been doing well following his Dec. 29 surgery to remove his foot and lower left leg.
All signs are good for a speedy recovery and rehabilitation, and he does hope to lead and celebrate the ceremonies of Holy Week, depending on how things progress.
Bishop O’Connell will be fulfilling his administrative responsibilities personally during his rehabilitation with the usual support of his Curia and Episcopal Secretary. Regarding his liturgical or ceremonial activities, Bishop has an Episcopal Vicar in each of our four counties as well as a Vicar General and a Vicar for Clergy all of whom are able to represent him at Masses and ceremonies before Holy Week, when he will resume a normal schedule.
We ask members of the community to continue to pray for Bishop O’Connell in the coming weeks and months, as he completes his recovery and rehabilitation. Anyone wishing to send a card or note may do so at the following address:
Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M.
The Chancery, Diocese of Trenton
701 Lawrenceville Rd.
Trenton, NJ 08648
Attn: Office of Communications
To send via email, write to [email protected]
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Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton, has been doing well following his Dec. 29 surgery to remove his foot and lower left leg.
All signs are good for a speedy recovery and rehabilitation, and he does hope to lead and celebrate the ceremonies of Holy Week, depending on how things progress.
Bishop O’Connell will be fulfilling his administrative responsibilities personally during his rehabilitation with the usual support of his Curia and Episcopal Secretary. Regarding his liturgical or ceremonial activities, Bishop has an Episcopal Vicar in each of our four counties as well as a Vicar General and a Vicar for Clergy all of whom are able to represent him at Masses and ceremonies before Holy Week, when he will resume a normal schedule.
We ask members of the community to continue to pray for Bishop O’Connell in the coming weeks and months, as he completes his recovery and rehabilitation. Anyone wishing to send a card or note may do so at the following address:
Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M.
The Chancery, Diocese of Trenton
701 Lawrenceville Rd.
Trenton, NJ 08648
Attn: Office of Communications
To send via email, write to [email protected]
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