It is
with great sorrow that we
announce the passing of Father
Michael J. O'Connor. While we
mourn his loss, we rejoice that he
is now at peace with God. Fr.
Michael, age 63, priest of the Diocese of Austin for
nearly 21 years, passed away on January 26, in Austin.
He was born on March 2, 1961, in Rotherham, United
Kingdom. He was ordained to the priesthood for the
Diocese of Hallam in England on July 13, 1985, and
began to serve in the Diocese of Austin in 2004 and was
incardinated into the Diocese on April 8, 2013. A Vigil
Visitation from 5:30-7PM & Rosary 7pm will occur on
Wednesday, February 5th, at St. John Vianney Catholic
Church, 3201 Sunrise Rd., Round Rock. The Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February
6, 2025, at 10AM at St. John Vianney with Most Rev. Joe
S. Vásquez presiding. To continue Fr. Michael’s legacy of
promoting priestly vocations, consider a donation to the
Catholic Foundation Seminarian Endowment
(catholicfdn.org).