LACKAWANNA — OLV National Shrine & Basilica celebrated Father Baker Day on Sunday, July 27. The day involved the time-honored tradition of community members dropping pennies and larger coins on the sidewalk of the basilica as part of the Pennies to Heaven collection. This year’s event marked 89 years since Venerable Nelson H. Baker, known […]
A tradition lost to the Covid pandemic found new life as a special Mass celebrating adoption took place at OLV National Shrine & Basilica on April 6. The Mass honored adoptees, adoptive parents and the parents that allowed their children to be adopted. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · April 7, 2025 – Our […]
Bishop Michael W. Fisher has made the following appointments: Father Scott Brookbank, OFM has been granted faculties in the Diocese of Buffalo. He has been assigned as clinical care coordinator in the campus counseling center at St. Bonaventure University, effective Jan. 13. Father William J. Quinlivan has been appointed the additional responsibility as pastor of […]
The celebration of the 88th anniversary of Venerable Nelson H. Baker’s passing would make the Lackawanna legend proud. Children laughed, families prayed together, and the clergy sacrificed their dignity for others. Things kicked off at 8 a.m. with the tradition of the Pennies to Heaven penny drop, where passersby can leave their change on the […]
He has no super powers. He can’t fly. He doesn’t even have a colorful costume. But Father Baker is the newest comic book hero. OLV Charities has teamed up with Voyage Comics to produce a one-shot issue about the life of Buffalo’s own Venerable Nelson H. Baker. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · June […]
Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica has gained a distinction that will not only elevate its status as a spiritual and tourist destination, but one that may also provide much needed financial support to help maintain facilities while continuing an ongoing legacy of service to those in need. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound […]
OLV National Shrine & Basilica is proud to announce WGRZ-TV will air a special Father Nelson Baker episode of “They Might be Saints” on Friday, Feb. 16 (Father Baker’s birthday) at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m. The production includes interviews with Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard, former pastor of OLV; Msgr. David […]
The Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo sponsored the 25th annual Catholic Education fundraising event. This year’s luncheon saw the Powerhouse of Buffalo Color Park packed with guests celebrating Catholic education and honoring those who have given their support for the students. Father Daniel Ulmer, parochial vicar for Family #19, emceed the Feb. […]
OLV National Shrine & Basilica welcomed more than 350 families and kids from across the Western New York community for the first ever Kids Night Under the Dome on Jan. 6. Parents and grandparents brought their kids to experience the basilica’s majestic dome. Families also brought blankets and sleeping bags and wore comfy clothes as […]
OLV National Shrine & Basilica will host a piece of modern history to help celebrate its 100th anniversary. A reproduction of the Saint John’s Bible will be on display in the Lackawanna church from Dec. 3-Jan. 7. The Saint John’s Bible features the complete text of the Bible, written on calfskin vellum using traditional tools […]
