Fr. Chris
Cleary, C.P.
Hi Everyone! My name is Fr. Chris (C2). I am 53 years
young, and I am back at St. Gabriel’s for my 12th year. I
was born in New Rochelle, NY and grew up in Bristol CT. Over
the years I have worked here at St. Gabriel’s, I have
received training in spiritual direction and have been
blessed to work with great people such as Katie, Ben and
Becca. One of my hobbies is taking photographs. I
“shutter” to see what happens. Another hobbie of mine is
telling really bad puns. In any case I very much look
forward to welcoming all who grace the grounds of St.
Gabriel’s
Ben Pollicino
Hey There! My name is Ben Pollicino. I’m 19 years old and
from Smithtown, NY. I graduated from Smithtown High School
with the class of 2004. I am from a family of seven having
six sisters. This past year I traveled around the country
with the N.E.T. Ministries, ministering to youth. I am
excited to serve with Becca, Katie, and Fr. Chris at St.
Gabriel’s this year, and hope that the youth we’ll be
ministering to see God in us and through us with what we do
here.
Becca Grube
Hey ya’ll! I’m Becca hailing from Appleton WI.
I am 22 years old and graduated from Saint Mary’s University
with a degree in International Marketing. While at SMU, I was
involved in swimming, water polo, as well as rugby. I look
forward to meeting everyone and having a blast here at St.
Gabriel’s Retreat House on Shelter Island.
Katie Earley
Hello! Hello! Hello! I’m Kate (Special K) I’m 24 years old and
grew up outside of Scranton, PA with 5 younger brothers. In
2003 I earned a bachelor of music from N.Y.U. Since arriving
on Shelter Island in January, I have worked with the
Passionist in both youth ministry here at St. Gabe’s and
international outreach in Honduras. I am looking forward to
another retreat season no doubt filled with blessings Peace
Out.
