Deacon Anthony Cioe is a Catholic Permanent Deacon serving in the Diocese of Camden and is currently assigned to Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Turnersville. Anthony is Executive Director of ManUp South Jersey and one of its founding members. He is an active Tribunal Advocate and has served on the Deacon Council and the Steering Committee of the Convocation of Catholic Leaders, Joy of the Gospel in South Jersey. Passionate about evangelization and missionary discipleship, Deacon Anthony focuses his talents on helping lead others to experience the joy that comes from a Christ-centered life. He and Philomena, his wife of 46 years, live in Blackwood NJ. They are the proud parents of Jennifer and Anthony Jr., and grandchildren Erik and Lyanna.
Joseph DiFilippo has been a member of the ManUp Steering Committee since its inception. He and his wife Sandy are members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Absecon, and they recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Joe spent over 60 years in the financial services industry with most of those years at Merrill Lynch. Joe is currently a member of the Diocesan Finance Committee
Deacon David Harkins serves as a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Camden. Promoted to Chief of Police, Gloucester Township NJ on November 1, 2019, he has served in all ranks including 4 years as SWAT commander. He served as the President of the Camden County Association of Chiefs of Police in 2025. He holds a master’s degree from Seton Hall University. Deacon Harkins was ordained on October 24, 2020, and is currently assigned to Holy Child Parish in Runnemede, NJ. He has been a member of the ManUp Steering Committee since its inception. David has been married for 27 years and is the proud father of an adult daughter in college, and an adult son who has Down Syndrome. Deacon David views his personal and professional life as a combined mission to serve and help others.
Anthony Scafidi is an original member of the ManUp SJ committee. He, alongside his loving wife Anna, co-coordinate the Jr. Youth Ministry at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Blackwood New Jersey. They have been blessed with 3 wonderful children. Anthony is committed to living out his faith and his role as a Catholic husband and father. He is passionate about sharing the Gospel with others and encouraging other men along their faith journey.
