Fr. Anthony Puca

Father Anthony Puca has served as rector of Grace Church since January 2017. He holds a degree in Religious Studies from Temple University and upon graduation worked at the Interfaith Center of New York. He discerned and pursued his call to ordination in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, graduating from The General Theological Seminary and entering the priesthood in June 2014.

During his ministry, Father Puca has served at several congregations within the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Additionally, he has held part-time positions with the Seamen’s Church Institute, currently serves as a chaplain with the New Jersey Army National Guard, and is a Chaplain Resident with the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. Father Puca has particular interests in Christian mysticism and spiritual direction. He and his wife, Paula, have been married for 13 years and have one child, Anthony III.

Rev. Deacon Leonard “Len” Roberts

Rev. Deacon Leonard “Len” Roberts joined Grace Church in 2022, was ordained to the diaconate in December 2017 in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, and is discerning a call to the priesthood. Len was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania and currently resides in Bloomfield. Deacon Len attended Seminary at the Drew University Theological School where he earned a Master of Divinity degree.

Additionally, Deacon Len earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Psychology from Wilkes University, a Master of Arts degree in Student Personal Services from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctorate in Education from Seton Hall University. Deacon Len worked as a college administrator for almost thirty-five years and answered a call to the ordained ministry in 2012. Deacon Len completed a residency as a Chaplain at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick and is employed currently as a Chaplain at United Hospice Inc. (Rockland & Orange Counties, NY).

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Kathryn MacCourt

Kathryn MacCourt leads the Choir of Grace Church as Organist and Choirmaster. Kathryn’s ministry to the parish community has extended over a period of more than 40 years. Under her direction, the choir leads the congregation in a wide range of musical offerings in its worship on Sunday mornings and feast days.

Kathryn is also a talented organist who enriches our life together with skillful playing of the parish’s Peragallo organ.