David M. O'Connell


David M. O'Connell

Bishop of Trenton
ArchdioceseNewark
DioceseTrenton
AppointedJune 4, 2010
InstalledDecember 1, 2010
PredecessorJohn M. Smith
Previous post(s)President of The Catholic University of America (1998–2010)
Orders
OrdinationMay 29, 1982
by Joseph Mark McShea
ConsecrationJuly 30, 2010
by John M. Smith, John J. Myers, and Donald Wuerl
Personal details
Born (1955-04-21) April 21, 1955 (age 69)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
ResidenceTrenton, New Jersey, United States
ParentsArthur J. and June O'Connell
Alma mater
MottoMinistrare non ministrai
(To serve and not to be served)
Styles of
David M. O'Connell
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

David Michael O'Connell CM (born April 21, 1955) is an American Catholic prelate who has served as Bishop of Trenton since 2010. He is a member of the Congregation of the Mission and a past president of the Catholic University of America.