Fr Connole - Funeral information

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

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

Vigil

Monday February 16, 2026, at 7pm

Christ of the Desert Church, Palm Desert

Fr. John Madigan to preside

Funeral Mass of the Resurrection

Tuesday February 17, 2026, at 10am

St. Theresa Church, Palm Springs

Fr. Tom Thorne to preside (along with other concelebrants)

Fr. Jim Dalton to preach

Reception to follow

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.