Donovan’s Pub, modeled after a traditional Irish pub, opened on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 58th Street in 1966. It’s across the street from St. Sebastian Church, which has stood at its current location since 1955.
St. Sebastian – Woodside Queens
Bishop Robert Brennan Joins St. Sebastian Church for Lord of Miracles Celebration
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass at St. Sebastian Church in Woodside in honor of the Lord of Miracles, joining hundreds of participants in the procession that followed.
Despite Cancer Battle, Queens Priest Leans on Faith to Persist in Ministry
Battling cancer since 2013, Father Morty O’Shea leans on faith to continue his ministry — inspiring others with resilience, hope, and a powerful witness to the Gospel.
Peruvian-Americans in Diocese of Brooklyn ‘Elated’ With Election of New Pope
For Peruvian-Americans in the Diocese of Brooklyn, the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope on May 9 was a double delight, given that the new pontiff is an American who served for more than 20 years in Peru.
Trowel Returned to St. Sebastian After 126 Years
A long-lost piece of the history of St. Sebastian Church has been returned to the parish, thanks to a Woodside resident who found it in his house and brought it to the rectory last month.
Peruvian Community Leads Lord of Miracles Procession
The Lord of Miracles Procession in Lima, Peru — one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the world — was canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But the tradition persisted faithfully in the Diocese of Brooklyn as hundreds of people turned out for a procession on Oct. 3.
‘Shoes’ Vetrone Back in Queens as a Johnnies’ Assistant
Greg Vetrone is back in Queens with St. John’s.
Young Women: Made in the Image of God or Social Media Challenges?
Social media use is nearly universal among teens. But for young women, what they might see displayed on their smartphone screen could be dangerous.
Diocese of Brooklyn Alerts Parishioners of Queens Deacon Arrest
A deacon at St. Sebastian Church in Woodside, Queens was arrested on Jan. 20 as part of a police sting operation on allegations that he attempted to have sex with a minor.
Advent Candles Help Prepare for Christ, Light of the World
Advent is upon us, and parishes have placed their wreaths with four candles on the altar in keeping with the Catholic Church’s teachings. But there are many Catholics unaware of the significance of their deeper meaning.