Why pilgrims come
Discover what makes Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica a place of pilgrimage
The national Marian shrine and basilica built through the ministry of Venerable Nelson Baker, whose tomb is preserved within the church.
Pray at Western New York’s national Marian shrine and learn how Venerable Nelson Baker joined worship with sustained care for vulnerable people.
Catholic contextBasilicaLackawanna, United States
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic
What to notice
Look closely at the place and its story
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Our Lady of Victory
Encounter the Marian devotion at the center of the basilica.
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Venerable Nelson Baker
Connect his tomb and cause with a concrete legacy of charity.
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
Source trail1 cited catalog source
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
Editorial standard
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.