Murdered Cork-born bishop recalled as 'advocate for social and racial justice'

The archbishop of Los Angeles has described Cork-born Bishop David O’Connell as an "advocate for social and racial justice” who fought against gun violence, a year after he was shot dead in his home.

The 69-year-old cleric from Brooklodge, Glanmire, was found dead in his home in Hacienda Heights in Los Angeles on February 18 last year, after being shot multiple times.

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