Mourning a peacemaker: LA grieves the loss of Bishop David O'Connell

Vol. 8, No. 5

March 10, 2023

On the cover: A woman touches a picture of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell at a makeshift memorial in front of his home in Hacienda Heights Feb. 21. O’Connell’s murder has left the nation’s largest Catholic community in shock and disbelief. On Page 10, we hear from mourners and those who knew O’Connell best as they turn to prayer for consolation and his own words for inspiration to carry forward his legacy.