Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.


The vine and the branches

There’s an old saying that you probably have heard or even said many times..

My shepherd is the Lord

A message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.,...

‘He has been raised!’

Jesus of Nazareth lived most of his life in obscurity...

Bishop urges Diocese's faithful to join in national prayer for an end to abortion

We have witnessed a widespread, renewed effort in our country, ...

LENT 2024: What should I do?

Lent is traditionally a time for prayer and fasting.

Ash Wednesday 2024: “Repent and Believe The Gospel”

Ashes are an ancient symbol, cultural and biblical, ...

World Day of the Sick: You are not alone

Sickness is always an unwelcome guest in the “home” of our bodies.

The unequivocal value of Catholic education

When a child is baptized in the Catholic Church, his/her parents, supported by godparents...

Ordinary Time: Anything but ordinary

For the last several days, I have looked out my window in the cardiac care wing of Santo Spirito Hospital in Rome --- the oldest hospital in Europe --- only to see the dome of St. Peter's Basilica close by.

Celebrating the entire Christmas season 2023-2024

The “Christmas Season” in the Catholic Church lasts from Christmas Eve...

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