Remembering Murdered Los Angeles Bishop David O'Connell's Amazing Contributions | EWTN News Nightly

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Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell, 69, was killed Saturday afternoon in the Catholic archdiocese-owned home in Hacienda Heights where he lived alone, authorities say. Archbishop Jose Gomez said in part, "We are deeply disturbed and saddened by this news." Adding "May the Blessed Virgin Mary help us in this moment of sadness and pain." Bishop Robert Barron said in part, "From the moment I met Bishop Dave, I was struck by his goodness, kindness, prayerfulness and simplicity of heart... He was a constant source of support, encouragement, and good humor." CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute and friend to Bishop O'Connell, Dan Cellucci, joins to share his thoughts on the news of the bishop's death. Cellucci had a chance to work with Bishop O'Connell. He tells us about his interaction with the bishop and also about the priest and the man that he was. Bishop O'Connell worked with immigrants, minorities and gangs and was known as the "peacemaker". Cellucci discusses more on the focus of the bishop's work and also the amazing ability he had to really reach people. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf