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

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


Second Sunday of Advent: John the Baptist tells of ‘more to come’

John the Baptist is truly a remarkably important figure in the story of Advent and beyond.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: “Am I not your Mother?”

In December 2018, I had the privilege of leading priests and lay faithful on a pilgrimage ...

The Immaculate Conception: ‘You have found favor with God’

We have heard St. Luke’s narrative of the Annunciation so often ...

The First Sunday of Advent

he secular world rushes to Christmas, a race that begins in stores ...

Anticipating the Christ child this Advent

The season of Advent will soon be here.

Christ the King: Source of our religious freedom

On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ ...

Thoughts for Thanksgiving 2023

My Mother loved Thanksgiving.

Bishop: Some thoughts on the 2023 USCCB Plenary Assembly

I just returned from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ ...

See God and find truth; see truth and find God

There have been many definitions of “truth” presented throughout human history.

Bishop’s Corner: ‘Pray the Lord of the Harvest’

The word “vocation” means a “call” and it ...

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