Stuart France O'Connell

Stuart France O'Connell (11 May 1935 – 2 August 2019) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Rarotonga. Quotes The Catechist is the backbone of the outlying parishes, especially where there is no priest. H. Exc. Most Rev. Stuart F. O'CONNELL, S.M., Bishop of Rarotonga, Cook Islands (24 November 1998) Press Office of the Holy See Quotes about Stuart France O'Connell Many other catechists recalled that Bishop Stuart always had a welcoming approach. He trusted his people. He was humble — he was down to earth. Many of them saw him as a father or a grandfather. And he certainly was... very optimistic. Paul Donoghue, Bishop O’Connell – approachable and encouraging (23 September 2019) New Zeland Catholic External links Stuart O'Connell Category:1935 births Category:2019 deaths Category:Catholics from New Zealand Category:People from Wellington Category:Roman Catholic bishops