Rev. James (Jim) O'Connell C.S.Sp.

I felt so sad to hear of the death of dear Jim. Prayers and sympathy to Jim's family and to John O'Brien and Mick Liston. It was good for my heart and soul to be able to view the replay of the Funeral Mass. John you shared a wonderful homily and Mick leading the singing. I looked a few times to see that it was you doing the singing. A wonderful voice too Mick that I did not know you had. Jim would be humbly proud of you both. The three of you were great fellows here in Pakistan. Watching the video and with treasured memories shared with Jim brought some tears to my eyes.
From Dan O'C.. Karachi.

Mick, I am so sad to hear of Jim’s untimely passing. May the good Lord grant him eternal rest. Our sincerest condolences to you and all the family.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of such a faithful man of God. His life was a true testament to his unwavering faith, humility, and dedication to spreading the love of Christ. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may the Lord comfort you and your family, whole Spiritans community, and whole people's knows him during this time of great loss. His legacy of faith and love will remain a light for all who knew him. Our prayers are with you.

MAKTABA-E-ANAVEEM PAKISTAN (MAP)
Mirpurkhas Group
Coordinator: Riaz David.
Asstt Coordinator: Lubna Gulzar

I was deeply saddened to hear about our beloved Rev fr Jim. Please know that you are all spiritians in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God grant you comfort and peace, and may you find solace in His infinite love.

With deepest sympathy,

Jim - you have been a great missionary. You and I have shared many years of formation together, Blackrock College, Kilshane, U.C.D. - Social Science, Kimmage Manor. Your service as a missionary has been a shining example for the Spiritans. May you now rest in a much deserved Peace. Paul Murphy, Bristol, England.

It was a great privilege and blessing to reconnect with Jim in recent times.
He was a saintly, inspiring and a challengely person.
A prophet.
Sincere sympathy to his siblings and extended family, also to his Spiritan family and friends
Jim rest well.

Deepest sympathy to the O'Connell family on Fr Jim's death. He gave a life of service in the missionary fields he served. He endeared himself to all those who got to know him. His gentle manner was admired by many. May he now find his eternal reward.

So sad to learn of the passing of our dear cousin Jim. With heartfelt sympathy to Michael,
Declan, Brendan, Jim’s extended family and fellow Spiritans.
A gentle priest who only ever tried to do the best for everyone.
May Jim’s gentle soul rest in peace. We will miss him!

Sincere sympathy to the Spiritan community and the O’Connell family on the death of Fr.Jim. May his gentle soul rest in peace. John and Joan Liston and family, Garryduff, Newcastlewest.

Bhím i rang le Séamus ón am a raibhaimís seacht bliain d’aois sa rang a dó go dtí an lá a gcuramís ár laethanta scoile i gcrích sa naoí déag seascar a naoí. Buachail cinealta caoin ab ea é i gcónaí. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis.

With heartfelt sympathy to Mick, Declan, Brendan, Jim’s extended family and fellow Spiritans.
May Jim’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to the Spiritan community and the O'Connell Family. Jim was a wonderful man, very gentle and dedicated to his missionary life. I got to know him in St. BEUNOS in Wales while on a renewal course. His silence was full of presence.
May his gentle soul rest with God. Rip

Rest in peace Fr. Jim in Heaven. A good man.

Sorry to hear of Jim's death. May he rest in peace. Our sympathy to his family and his confreres.

So sorry to learn of Jim's death, a missionary of deep spirituality and compassion for people.
Sympathy to his family and the Spiritans, both here and Pakistan.

So sorry to hear of your sad loss May his soul rest in peace our thoughts and prayers are with his family and Spiritans