his advanced age and frequent illnesses, he decided to stay permanently in Milan and dedicated himself to preaching there. Stella died in Milan on November 9, 1978, at the age of 68. After his funeral, his body was buried in the cemetery of Boffalora sopra Ticino. Legacy Stella is remembered for founding the mission in Kuwait. He is also known for his role in the construction of the Cathedral of the Holy Family in the Desert in Kuwait City, which still stands as a testament to his contributions. In addition, the Kuwaiti postal service issued a commemorative stamp in his honor in 1965. References 1910 births 1978 deaths Catholic bishops Roman Catholic bishops in the Middle East Catholic missionaries in Arabia