Martin O'Connor, M.Div., J.D.

Professor of Practice
University Chaplain

Division of Government & Public Service
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences

Martin  O'Connor

Education

D.Min., Fordham University (in progress)

M.Div., Yale University, 2002

J.D., University of Connecticut, 1981

B.A., University of New Haven, 1976

About Martin

Mr. O’Connor served on the New Haven Fire Department for thirty years and retired as chief of the department in 1998. He is a licensed attorney in Connecticut and an ordained deacon of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Mr. O’Connor also serves as the campus chaplain, faculty advisor to the President’s Public Service Fellowship, and faculty member of the university’s committee on community service.

Research Interests

Criminal Justice Ethics, Historical Issues in Criminal Justice

News and In the Media

Charger 360

Season 5, Episode 1: Marty O'Connor

University News

Beloved Professor Encourages University of New Haven’s Class of 2026 to ‘Be Grateful, Bold, and Generous’

University News

University of New Haven to Award more than 3,100 Degrees During Two Commencement Ceremonies for Class of 2026

The Charger Blog

Charger Community Honors Legacy of MLK and Celebrates the ‘Voices & Hands’ that Embody his Vision