Well-known Triangle Catholic priest dies
Monsignor John F. "Tim" O'Connor, who served the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh for 40 years, died late Sunday. He was 67.
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Father O'Connor most recently was pastor of Saint Luke the Evangelist Church in Raleigh. He previous served as rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Raleigh and pastor of Saint Michael the Archangel Church in Cary.
"He was a gifted homilist who effectively preached the word of God and touched the hearts of his people," Bishop Michael Burbidge said in a statement. "I join his brother priests, dear mother and all his family, friends and parishioners in thanking God for his priestly service and in praying for his eternal happiness in the kingdom of heaven."
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