Father Marlin Connole^✝

March 28, 1942 - January 18, 2026

It is with personal sadness that I share this information about our loss of Father Connole. He was a solid support for me when I arrived here for which I am truly grateful. One of the things about him that I respected the most was his deep courage in preaching – if he felt convicted on an issue, he shared it boldly from the pulpit. His kindness to people in the confessional was legendary. He was a priest without guile and we shall miss him terribly at Sacred Heart. May Christ the Eternal Priest grant Father Marlin everlasting peace.

Fr. Gregory Elder, Pastor

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Rosary of Thanksgiving  

Sacred Heart Church, Palm Desert

• Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 5pm (prior to Sunday mass)
  
• We invite you to bring a single flower in his memory

The funeral plans for Fr. Marlin Connole have been set by his family.

Vigil

Christ of the Desert Church, Palm Desert

• Monday, February 16, 2026, at 7pm
  
  

 

 

Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
St. Theresa Church, Palm Springs

• Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10am
  
• Reception to follow