James-McConnell-Obituary

James McConnell

Portland, Oregon

Oct 18, 1939 – Dec 1, 2025

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BORN
October 18, 1939
DIED
December 1, 2025
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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Jim McConnell, born in Derry N. Ireland, passed away on December 1 surrounded by love. He studied at All Hallows College in Dublin and in 1963 was ordained a Catholic priest assigned to St. Peter's parish in Eugene, Oregon. While in the clergy, he marched in Vietnam war protests and was...

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I knew Jim in my years at Cascade Health Care when Jim was Board Chair. His intelligence and good humor was well as his deep faith and commitment to serve the poor and marginalized was remarkable. He was a kind and strong man. I am sure he will be greatly missed. May God rest his soul and console his family and loved ones, especially Pat.