When Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., ordains nine men as deacons Nov. 15, their Mass of Ordination, starting at 10 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, will be livestreamed HERE.
The nine deacon candidates are: Anthony C. Cullen; James D. de Poortere; Chris I. Ellis, Jr.; Gerard (Gez) Ford; Errol Giordani; Steven A. Griggs; Christopher J. McNicholas; Jeffrey B. Miceli, and John Vitale.
Once ordained, the nine men will have the faculties to preach and to preside over weddings, Baptisms, wakes and committals. The men are all married with families and have various work experiences.
Nine men prepare to serve as permanent deacons