The NFCYM community is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Bishop David G. O’Connell. We offer prayers for the repose soul of Bishop O’Connell, his family, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
During the 2022 NCYC, participants were blessed to have Bishop O’Connell lead them in prayer in the Friday morning general session. He had a great love for the young church and truly advocated for empowering young people. While there are no words sufficient to express our gratitude for his service to the Church, we hope that by sharing the video of that general session, we can honor his memory and find a moment of peace. Click on the image above to view the session with Bishop O’Connell.
We join in Prayer...
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
May almighty God bless us with his peace and strength, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin
Diocesan Member
"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.
'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."
Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church
Associate Member
"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.
NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."
