OLV Charities

06/17/2026

Today, we celebrate the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's Day of Caring and we are so appreciative of the efforts of Fidelis Care and U.S. Courts.

Baby items were sorted ...
Nativity sets were categorized ...
Event closets were organized ...

We are grateful and cannot say thank you enough!

06/16/2026

Mark your calendars — Give 716 is ONE MONTH AWAY!

On July 16, our entire community comes together for Give 716, Western New York's biggest day of giving — and we need YOU (yes, YOU) on our team.
This year, you can do more than donate. You can become a fundraiser for OLV Charities. Here's how to get started in just a few minutes:

1. Visit the link below
https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/get-involved
2. Click "Start Fundraising"
3. Set up your personal fundraising page for OLV Charities
4. Share it with your friends, family, and neighbors
Your page becomes your own little corner of Give 716 — where your family and friends can show up for the individuals OLV serves.

Every dollar raised on Give716 Day goes directly toward OLV Charities and our mission partners.

Questions? Drop them in the comments or DM us — we're here to help! 🤍

Join me in making a difference in WNY by donating to Give 716 today!

06/13/2026

Father David invites you to join OLV in celebrating our Mass for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

You can watch our Mass on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

If you wish to support the Basilica’s digital Mass efforts, please go to https://www.olvcharities.org/mass.

https://youtu.be/UnO9bj6CMG0?is=ekUNaNuALS_il85w

Rev. Msgr. David LiPuma celebrates OLV's Weekly Mass - Eleventh Sun...

06/12/2026

OLV's Centennial Celebration has ended but the memories will last a lifetime. Relive the sights and sounds of our historic weekend ...

06/11/2026

Creativity, history, and innovation came together in an inspiring way for Our Lady of Victory Elementary School's 8th Grade students.

After reading OLV's newest children's book - Father Baker: A Friend to All - students were challenged to bring what they learned to life by creating original board games based on the book. Students explored the Father Baker Museum and conducted their own Father Baker research. Each student designed a unique game, complete with custom boards, decorated boxes, and even 3D-printed playing pieces.

To celebrate their work, the students invited OLV's Chief Creative Officer and Father Baker: A Friend to All author, Tom Lucia, to visit their classroom and play some of their games. The visit gave students an opportunity to showcase their creativity, share their knowledge, and demonstrate how they transformed history into engaging, interactive learning experiences.

We are proud of these young innovators for combining storytelling, research, design, and technology into projects that truly bring Father Baker's story to life!

06/08/2026

🎨 LAST CALL FOR ARTISTS! 🎨
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the beloved Paint the Basilica event! Artists of all ages & skill levels are invited to capture the beauty, history & inspiration of the Basilica through their own creative lens.

- Paint Outside: June 13 & 14
- Paint Inside: June 14
- Pre-registration closes June 12 at noon!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love to create, join us & help celebrate one of WNY’s most treasured landmarks. Register today at www.olvbasilica.org/painting

https://youtu.be/4s1tr7_x5zI?si=e8-qP_N_apxG6CC5

Here's a look at our last two Paint Out events, where artists from ...

06/06/2026

Father David invites you to join OLV in celebrating our Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

You can watch our Mass on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

If you wish to support the Basilica’s digital Mass efforts, please go to https://www.olvcharities.org/mass.

https://youtu.be/7f7XpciKkSY?si=CcCiCJCRxR0J5RI7

Rev. Msgr. David LiPuma celebrates OLV's Weekly Mass - The Solemnit...

06/04/2026

If you weren't able to attend OLV's Centennial Mass - or you just want to relive the celebration - click the link below.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/03/2026

Thanks to our friends at Western New York Family Magazine for having our own John Mann on the podcast to chat about the magic of Camp Turner. Check it out...

NEW EPISODE ALERT!
The June 2026 Episode of "The Western New York Family Magazine Podcast" has dropped!
Summer Camp season has arrived. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience for your child, we’ll tell you why Camp Turner is just the place for them!
Also, access to child care is one of the top barriers to keeping parents in the work force. We’ll talk to our friends at Child Care Resource Network about two New York State programs that could help both families and businesses.
And, start your engines…we’re heading to the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista for a preview of their annual Touch A Truck and Family Safety Fair!
You can listen at https://wnyfamilymagazinepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
You can also find us on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2IJBPN1Vyi1RbbuCqn7gVm
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-western-new-york-family-magazine-podcast/id1823538093

06/02/2026

Sun and water are the two most important keys to a beautiful garden. The third is the amazing work of KeyBank volunteers.

Thank you to those that came out to OLV to help keep Father Baker's City of Charity looking lush and vibrant.