Diocesan officials call mass shooting at Nashville Presbyterian school ‘sad, shocking,’ urge prayers for victims, families March 27, 2023By Katie Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Officials of the Nashville Diocese called news of a morning mass shooting and loss of life at a private Christian school in the city heartbreaking and “deeply sad and shocking” and urged prayers for the victims and their families.
Suspect pleads not guilty in murder of LA Auxiliary Bishop O’Connell March 24, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The man suspected of killing Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell in his Hacienda Heights home pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing March 22.
Biden issues executive order on guns, calls on Congress to reduce gun violence March 16, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News President Joe Biden announced March 14 he would sign an executive order aiming to increase the number of background checks on prospective gun buyers, as well as measures to promote red flag laws and the secure storage of firearms.
Gunman attacks Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany; 7 reported dead, including gunman March 10, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Seven people, including an unborn baby, were killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in Hamburg, Germany.
Thousands gather at funeral Mass for LA’s Bishop O’Connell, recalled as ‘soul friend’ to all March 4, 2023By Tom Hoffarth OSV News Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, Obituaries, World News Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was remembered as a man “gripped by grace” and “at ease with movers and shakers and also with the moved and shaken” as nearly 5,000 attended a funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels March 3.
Pope remembers late L.A. bishop’s ‘profound concern for the poor’ March 2, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis praised the late Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell of Los Angeles for his “profound concern for the poor, immigrants and those in need” in a telegram following his murder.
Speakers bring LA Congress attendees to their feet; crowd mourns, celebrate late bishop February 28, 2023By Tom Hoffarth OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The dark clouds of a weather system of historic proportions added to the heaviness already felt by the thousands at the 2023 LA Religious Education Congress Feb. 23-26 in Anaheim, a week after the death of beloved Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell.
Fellow prelates recall late Bishop O’Connell for his Gospel simplicity February 24, 2023By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News During his seven years as auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, Bishop David G. O’Connell made many friends — and a strong impression — among his brother bishops.
Suspect in shooting death of LA Bishop O’Connell charged with murder February 23, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Feb. 22 that the suspect arrested in the shooting death of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell has been charged with murder.
Mourners pray for healing, forgiveness amid shock of bishop’s murder February 22, 2023By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles made an unannounced visit to the suburban parish to pray with a community still in shock over the murder of their neighbor, Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell.
Emotional LA sheriff details arrest of suspect in shooting death of Bishop O’Connell; motive remains unclear February 20, 2023By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News A 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles County sheriff deputies as the prime suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell of Los Angeles.
LA’s ‘peacemaker’ Bishop David O’Connell found shot and killed in his own home February 19, 2023By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell, a native of Ireland who spent most of his four decades as a priest ministering in LA’s inner city, has died. He was 69.
