Father Roy Aris B. Ballacillo, Father Thomas John Barry, Jr., Father Michael A. Gentile, Jr. and Father Michael Kennedy – the Diocese of Trenton’s four newest priests – were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on June 3 during a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
The diocesan Department of Multimedia Production was on hand to capture the joyous event in real time via a live stream, while Trenton Monitor reporters and photographers chronicled the day through words and pictures. You can read about the ordination from The Monitor,
HERE, and watch an archived version of the live stream,
HERE. You also can see photos and commentary from The Monitor on its
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The Monitor will publish a special supplement June 15 to commemorate the priest ordination. The 20-page, full color glossy magazine-style booklet features stories and photos from the ordination, including highlights of the day and reflections from the newly ordained priests. It will be mailed to all print subscribers. Not a subscriber? Learn more and subscribe to the print or online edition of The Monitor,
HERE.