Brothers and Sisters,
I am still in great shock and am saddened today as I mourn the loss of Bishop David O’Connell. Bishop O’Connell was an extraordinary man who touched the lives of many and had a great passion for ministering to the disenfranchised and immigrant communities.
Bishop O’Connell is my friend who I will miss dearly but I know he will always be with me and many others in spirit and in heart.
Today I welcome you to join me in praying for the repose of Bishop O’Connell’s soul and for strength and peace for his family.
The Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan
Bishop of the Diocese of Fresno