Our Lady of Victory Basilica (Lackawanna, New York)

Our Lady of Victory Basilica
The front exterior of Our Lady of Victory Basilica.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictDiocese of Buffalo
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMinor Basilica, National Shrine
LeadershipBishop: Michael W. Fisher[1]
Pastor: Reverend Monsignor David G. LiPuma
Year consecrated1926
Location
Location767 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, New York, United States
Geographic coordinates42°49′33″N 78°49′25″W / 42.82583°N 78.82361°W / 42.82583; -78.82361
Architecture
Architect(s)Emile Ulrich
TypeBasilica
Groundbreaking1921
Completed1926
Specifications
Direction of façadeNorth
Capacity1,200 sitting
Dome height (outer)165 feet (50 m)
Dome height (inner)120 feet (37 m)
Dome dia. (inner)80 feet (24 m)
Spire(s)2
MaterialsMarble
Website
www.ourladyofvictory.org
View of the side exterior of Our Lady of Victory Basilica.

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.


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