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