Other Places of Interest Our Lady of Victory Basilica (Lackawanna, New York)

some of pictures , memorabilia found in father baker rooms in basement of basilica.

pews , aisle: basilica s pews made of rare african mahogany, , provide seating more 1,200 individuals. shrine s floor , aisle gradually sloped ensure visitors have unobstructed view of basilica s main altar.

altars: in keeping style of architecture, 5 unique altars line rear wall behind main altar. these altars dedicated to: st. patrick, st. aloysius, mary immaculate, st. anne, , st. vincent de paul, life work poor , needy inspired father baker.

baptistery: located adjacent main altar, bapistery features marble baptismal font, dozens of wall , ceiling paintings religious symbols , peoples.

father baker museum:

during late 2009, construction began create small museum father baker s life , history of our lady of victory institutions. located in basilica s basement, chapel , father baker rooms formerly located. number of photos, official documents, vintage newspapers, , baker s belongings on display. items such father baker s desk, books, clothing, , furniture can found throughout museum. in museum cases of photos, information, , memorabilia our lady of victory institutions, such infant home, orphanage, protectory, , basilica itself. on floor remodeled gift shop offering religious items such rosaries, , related goods.