Live: Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood - Gabriel Cillo, MIC

With great joy on this Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Deacon Gabriel Cillo, MIC, was ordained to the sacred priesthood. Watch the ordination on the Marians' parish website, in its "Live Streaming" section.

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