Build a Directory

Still in beta — data is being thoroughly audited and verified

HomeBishopsDavid Oconnell 2

A Visual Directory of the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church.

Currently featuring the bishops and dioceses of the United States.

Dedicated to Mary, Queen of Apostles and the Immaculate Conception.

Ora pro nobis!

Not affiliated with the USCCB, any (arch)diocese, or the Holy See.

Directory

Dioceses
Bishops
Build a Directory

About

About
Data Sources
Contact

Website, code, and design are copyright © 2026 Hierarchy.Directory. All rights reserved. No ownership or copyright is claimed over images, portraits, or data. Learn more here.

Portrait of Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

His Excellency

Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M.

Bishop

Diocese of Trenton

Born: April 21, 1955 · Philadelphia · Age 71
Ordained priest: May 29, 1982
Ordained bishop: July 30, 2010
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Congregation of the Mission

A priest for 44 years, 3 months

A bishop for 16 years

3 years, 7 months until canonical retirement

catholic-hierarchy.org Wikipedia

Apr 1955

Born

April 21, 1955 · Philadelphia

May 1982

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 29, 1982

Jul 2010

Ordained Bishop

July 30, 2010

Most Rev. John M. Smith

Portrait of Most Rev. John J. Myers

Most Rev. John J. Myers

Portrait of Donald Cardinal Wuerl

Donald Cardinal Wuerl

Dec 2010

Appointed Bishop of Trenton

December 1, 2010 · Trenton, New Jersey, United States