I was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1981, at the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in South Ozone Park. After serving there for ten years, I was assigned to the parish of St. Francis de Sales in Belle Harbor, and then as pastor of the parishes of St. Peter Claver in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Our Lady of Solace in Coney Island, Corpus Christi in Woodside, and now St. Sebastian’s. I have been extremely blessed in my over 40 years of priesthood. I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people who have been a true blessing to me. I look forward to many happy years here at St. Sebastian’s as I continue to try to be of service to you and to the Church.
Rev. Patrick J. West, Pastor
Rev. Callistus Ibeh
Fr. Carlos Goris was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. His parents are Néstor M. Goris & María S. Gómez. He has two older brothers, Néstor Elías and Christian de Jesús.
From an early age, at his home parish of Christ the King of the Universe, he showed interest in apostolic groups and was fascinated by the altar servers. It was there that his vocation awakened, and he realized his call to the priesthood.
After participating in vocational workshops and a period of discernment, he entered San Pío X Minor Seminary in 2000, where he completed his high school studies. In 2004, he entered Santo Tomás de Aquino Major Seminary, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and theology. During this time, he also studied broadcasting at the Prof. Otto Rivera School of Broadcasting.
Fr. Carlos was ordained a transitional deacon in 2014 and ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on January 24, 2015. Immediately following his ordination, he was assigned to a three-year mission in Cuba, in the Granma Province, Bayamo–Manzanillo municipality.
Upon returning to the Dominican Republic, he was assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Anne Parish and later served as Administrator of St. Isidro Labrador Parish in the Sierra Zone.
In January 2021, he moved to the United States. Before receiving an official diocesan assignment, he served at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Corona, Queens. In February of the same year, he was assigned as Vicar at St. Agatha Parish in Brooklyn. He was later assigned to St. Michael Parish on 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and after four and a half years, he was also appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Agatha Church.
Father Carlos is a humble, responsible, kind, respectful, and hardworking priest. He is focused, dedicated, and attentive to the tasks entrusted to him. He is deeply committed to serving the community and is known for his charismatic and approachable personality, always serving with dedication for the Kingdom of God.
Fr. Carlos has a deep love for the Lord, the Eucharist, and the sacred liturgy. He is also very devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom he has consecrated his life and priestly ministry.
Rev. Carlos Goris
Rev. Mintu Rozario
I was raised in Astoria, Queens and had a public school education. I attended St. John’s University and earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Biology. I was married in St. Sebastian’s Church in 1971 to Dorothy Fitzpatrick from Woodside. We have two grown children and four grandchildren. I worked for the FDNY for thirty years and ended as the Captain of Ladder Co. 14 in Harlem. I was ordained to the diaconate in 1990 and was assigned to St. Fidelis Church in College Point. In June of 1994 I was reassigned to St. Sebastian’s where I continue to serve. I was the Master of Ceremonies for Bishop Renee Valero and presently do the same for Bishop Paul Sanchez.
Deacon Stephen T. Damato
Deacon Marciel Cordon
Deacon Robert Cruz
Rectory
39-63 57th Street
Woodside, NY 11377
Phone: (718) 429-4442
Fax: (718) 429-7581
office@saintsebastianwoodside.org
Faith Formation
Mrs. Rebecca Newman-Mahoney, Coordinator
39-66 58th Street
(718) 899-3341 Ext. 210
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Music Ministry
Dr. Ohsung Bryan Kwon, Music Director
(718) 429-4442 Ext. 127
bkwon@saintsebastianwoodside.org
Mr. Robert Buonaspina, Assistant Organist/Ms. Jennifer Faith Brown, Cantor
(718) 429-4442 Ext. 126
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Mrs. Marcela Monney, Youth Minister
(718) 899-3341 Ext. 214
marcela.monney@saintsebastianwoodside.org