Our Lady of Victory Basilica - Lackawanna, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 49.549 W 078° 49.414
17T E 677900 N 4743769
A magnificient building in Lackawanna NY. It is breath taking.
Waymark Code: WMHMTF
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 11

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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