David O’Connell
Thousands attend funeral Mass for beloved Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell
By Alejandra Molina — March 3, 2023
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'He was friends up and down the social scale, at ease in the corridors of power and with the powerless,' said Monsignor Jarlath Cunnane during his homily.
Remembering slain LA Bishop David O’Connell and his tireless community work
By Kathryn P. Derose — March 2, 2023
(RNS) — Bishop Dave left a mark on so many lives, and, even after becoming bishop, remained close to the community he so loved.
Fed-up victim nabs his priest abuser in sexting sting
By Mark Mueller — October 2, 2013
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) A young Catholic priest thought he was swapping explicit text messages with a 16-year-old boy. Turns out it was a former friend who was fed up with years of sexual harassment.
3 more resign in scandal swirling around accused N.J. priest
By Mark Mueller — May 6, 2013
COLTS NECK, N.J. (RNS) The "body count" is now up to four, including the pastor and two youth ministers who allowed an accused priest continued access to children. The accused priest's archbishop, meanwhile, remains in office.
N.J. Catholics outraged over accused priest’s access to children
By Mark Mueller — April 30, 2013
(RNS) Newark Archbishop John J. Myers is facing fierce criticism for his handling of a priest who attended youth retreats and heard confessions from minors in defiance of a court-ordered lifetime ban on ministry to children.
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