Our Lady of Victory National Shrine - New York

Our Lady of Victory Basilica & National Shrine

767 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, N.Y. 14218
(716) 828-9444
ourladyofvictory.org

Within the stunning structure of the basilica are hundreds of paintings, mosaics, over 2500 angels and two items of papal significance; a canopeum, a symbolic shield of protection for the pope that is used whenever he travels and remains in the open position in anticipation of his visit; and a tintinnabulum, a small gold bell surrounded by a gold frame and topped with the papal tiara and keys that is used to lead a papal procession down the center aisle of the basilica. There is also a museum on the property dedicated to Father Baker and a gift shop.

Shrine hours: Our Lady of Victory Basilica is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open tours are available to the public Sun. at 1p.m. and 2 p.m. Personal tours can be scheduled throughout the week between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. by contacting Program Director, Denise Wood at (716) 828-7517.
Masses: Weekdays 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass).
Confession: First Fri. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Rosary: Mon-Fri following 12:10 p.m. Mass; Tues., 7 p.m.
Directions:  Interstate 90W to US 219 S. Follow signs for Orchard Park, Springville. Exit onto Ridge Road toward West Lackawanna.