Diocese to livestream Nov. 15 diaconate Mass of Ordination

November 12, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.


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.


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.

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