James T. O'Connor
He was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, New York. After completing studies at St. Joseph Seminary, Yonkers, New York, he was ordained to the Priesthood by Francis Cardinal Spellman on May 28, 1966 in St. Patrick's Cathedral. After ordination he studied Spanish in the University of Puerto Rico. Upon his return he was assigned as Parochial Vicar to the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in the South Bronx. In September 1969 he was sent to Rome for Post Graduate Studies at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas (The Angelicum). Upon returning from Rome he was assigned to the Faculty of St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers. He was appointed to the Board of Archdiocesan Censors, the Spiritual Director of the Legion of Mary for the Archdiocese of New York and the Regional Senatus. He was named a Monsignor in 1990. Ater 22 years teaching at the Seminary he was named the Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Millbrook, New York on July 1, 1994 until his retirement on July 1, 2014.
6 Books Written
The Hidden Manna: A Theology of the Eucharist
by James T. O'Connor
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
• 2 recommendations ❤️
The Hidden Manna has become a classic on Eucharistic teaching. Now in a second edition, accompanied by a new introduction by Fr. Kenneth Baker, a new preface from the author, new material from John Paul II, and the original foreword by Cardinal John O'Connor, this in-depth study lets the breadth and richness of the Church's Tradition speak for itself.Fr. O'Connor presents and comments on substantial excerpts from the major sources of the Church's Tradition extending all the way back to apostolic times. Focusing on the doctrine of the Real Presence, he follows the earliest witnesses through the challenge in the Middle Ages of Berengarius through the Protestant Reformation and modern disputes."Father James O'Connor gives us nothing less than a comprehensive study of the Church's meditation on the Mystery of the Eucharist... The Hidden Manna is a superb work."�Cardinal John O'Connor"...We owe a debt of gratitude to Fr. James O'Connor for writing this beautiful treatise on �the Sacrament of Sacraments'. The Hidden Manna is a remarkable accomplishment of Catholic scholarship."�Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J.
Drawing from the living font of divine Revelation, the author of The Father's Son intends to clearly present the timeless truths about the God-Man, Jesus of Nazareth - truths as they are given to us in scripture and tradition and interpreted by the Church. The Father's Son will be of value not only to seminarians and college students, but to anyone else interested in learning more about Jesus Christ, the Son of God - true God and true man.
Land of the Living: A Theology of the Last Things
by James T. O'Connor
This book raises fascinating possibilities of an afterlife for the world we know, and not merely for our own bodies and souls. Father O'Connor raises remarkable insights for our consideration and discussion. He is eminently knowledgeable in Sacred scripture, theology, philosophy and literature. This work is hypnotic and captivating, challenging and revealing.
Lives of the Saints: For Every Day of the Year
by James T. O'Connor
In Accord with the Norms and Principles of the New Roman Calendar. Revision of the Original Edition of Rev. Hugo Hoever, S.O.Cist. Phd.
EL MANÁ ESCONDIDO: Una teología de la Eucaristía
by James T. O'Connor
LA TIERRA DE LOS VIVOS: Una teología de las realidades últimas
by James T. O'Connor
LA TIERRA DE LOS VIVOS