STATEMENT BY ARCHBISHOP GOMEZ ON LOS ANGELES SHERIFF’S DETERMINATION THAT THE DEATH OF AUXILIARY BIS

Archbishop José H. Gomez today received a communication from the Los Angeles County Sheriff about Bishop David G. O’Connell’s death.

Following is Archbishop Gomez’s statement:

“We learned early this morning from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office that they have determined that the death of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell yesterday was a homicide. We are deeply disturbed and saddened by this news.

“Let us continue to pray for Bishop Dave and his family. And let us pray for law enforcement officials as they continue their investigation into this terrible crime.

“We ask Our Blessed Mother Mary to intercede and be a mother for all of us in this moment of sadness and pain.”

For more information, and reactions, including the one of the Bishop of the Diocese of Cork and Ross, diocese where Bishop O’Connell was originally from, read Angelus News’ article, https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/bishop-oconnell-homicide/.