Introduction
David Gerard O'Connell, (born August 16, 1953 in Cork, Ireland) is a Prelate of the Catholic Church. He is currently serving as an auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Ordination and priestly service
After his ordination to the priesthood, Father O'Connell served as associate pastor at three parishes:
- St. Raymond in Downey
- St. Maria Goretti in Long Beach
- St. Hillary in Pico Rivera
He has also served as Pastor at four parishes:
- St. Frances X. Cabrini
- Ascension Catholic Church
- St. Eugene
- St. Michael
Father O'Connell also served as a member of the Priest Pension Board, and currently serves on the Together in Mission Board as well as the Archdiocesan Finance Council, and the Council of Priests. He is a Knight of Peter Claver. Throughout his lifelong ministry, he has demonstrated a great love for the poor.
Episcopal consecration and career
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
O'Connell was appointed by Pope Francis titular Bishop of Cell Ausaille and an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on July 21, 2015.
He was consecrated by the Archbishop of Los Angeles José Horacio Gómez on September 8, 2015.
Archbishop Gómez named O'Connell as his episcopal vicar for the San Gabriel Pastoral Region.
Episcopal succession
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| Preceded by – |
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles 2015–present |
Succeeded by – |