From The Trenton Monitor:
In the presence of loved ones, supporters and clergy, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., ordained nine men as deacons during a Nov. 15 Mass in St. Robert Bellarmine Co- Cathedral, Freehold.
Hailing from throughout Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the Diocese’s newest deacons and the parishes where they will serve are: Anthony Cullen, St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel; James D. de Poortere, St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake; Chris I. Ellis Jr., Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune; Gerard (Gez) Ford, St. David the King Parish, Princeton Junction; Errol Giordani, St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro; Steven A. Griggs, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Whiting; Christopher J. McNicholas, St. Mary Parish, Middletown; Jeffrey B. Miceli, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Moorestown; John Vitale, St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro.
Congratulations, brothers, and welcome! Ad multos annos!
