Our Lady of Victory Basilica - Lackawanna, NY - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

The Our Lady of Victory Basilica is a Catholic parish church and national shrine in Lackawanna, New York. Due to the multiple charities of founder Father Nelson Baker, the shrine is a popular pilgrimage and visitor destination in Lackawanna. It is part of the Diocese of Buffalo.

Construction on the Basilica began in 1921 after Father Baker unveiled plans for a shrine paying homage to the Blessed Mother before a routine parish council meeting. Because of Baker's influence in the community and well-known charitable reputation across the nation, construction began almost immediately. Baker sent out calls of support for his project, and thousands from across the nation contributed funding both large and small, mostly through a direct-mail fundraising club. The basilica was constructed at a cost of $3.2 million, but the project was completed without going into debt

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Type of Church: Basilica Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of building construction: 01/01/1925 Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque Revival Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Victory Archdiocese: Archdiocese of New York Diocese: Diocese of Buffalo Address/Location: 767 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Date of organization: Not listed

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