Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., was discharged from the hospital June 1 and expressed gratitude for the thoughts and prayers from the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese.

The Bishop was hospitalized May 28 after multiple blood clots were found.  He will begin a lengthy regimen of medication at home for ongoing treatment of a medical condition while continuing his episcopal schedule.

He said he looks forward to ordaining a new priest for the Diocese on June 5.