No sooner had Patrick Rubi returned from the adventure of a lifetime when he embarked on another adventure — one that could end with his ordination to the priesthood.
St. Gabriel – East Elmhurst Queens
Keys to a Long, Successful Marriage: Love, Patience, Faith, Couples Say
In 62 years of marriage, Mimi and Paul Lazzaro have always loved breakfast together. Pre-pandemic they would go out. During the pandemic they’ve stayed in, which might stay the norm with the revelation that Paul likes the breakfasts Mimi makes better.
Ex-Christ the King Star to Lead Hofstra Hoops
Speedy Claxton is the Pride’s new head hoops coach.
Father Basile’s Dream is Realized a Year After His Death from COVID
When he was the pastor of St. Gabriel, Father Gioacchino Basile had a big dream — renovate the church and make it more beautiful for his parishioners. His dream has been realized but, tragically, he didn’t live to see the finished product.
Father Gioacchino Basile Is Finally Going Home
The body of the late-pastor of St. Gabriel’s Church in East Elmhurst, Father Gioacchino Basile, one of the diocesan priests who died April 4 due to complications associated with COVID-19, will make its way home to Calabria, a region in southern Italy. On Sept. 8, parishioners gathered outside of Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen, Carroll Gardens, to bid their final farewell to their beloved pastor and friend.
St. Gabriel’s Celebrates Parish Feast with Passion
St. Gabriel parish, East Elmhurst, celebrated its feast day Feb. 25 with a sharing of joy and passion. It was standing room only for the Mass of thanksgiving celebrated in Spanish by Auxiliary Bishop Neil Tiedemann, C.P.
Teadora Fiume
Teadora Fiume, the mother of Father Gioacchino Basile, pastor of St. Gabriel’s parish, East Elmhurst, died July 14.
Father Nicholas Apollonio
Italian-born Father Nicholas Apollonio, 33, gave up on God after a family tragedy, but God never gave up on him.
Obituary: Father Eric F. Kyle, O.F.M.
Father Eric F. Kyle, O.F.M., 91, a professed Franciscan friar for 69 years and a priest for 64 years, died Dec. 1, at Holy Name Friary, Ringwood, N.J.
Obituary: Maria Cuadrado
Maria Cuadrado, a member of Our Lady of Fatima parish, East Elmhurst, died Aug. 18.