The annual O'Connell soup drive and living rosary dates back to the 1974-1975 school year, when students collected 1,153 cans to donate to Christ House.
For 42 years, the O'Connell community has continued this annual tradition--coming together to support the local Catholic Charities food needs, and always capping off the collection week with a Living Rosary to pray for those who will benefit from their efforts.
In 2016, the number of cans of hearty soup collected exceeded 13,000. Read more about how O'Connell students carry on this tradition.
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