Our Lady of Victory Cathedral (Victoria, Texas)

Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory
Location in Texas
28°49′27″N 96°59′31″W / 28.8243°N 96.9919°W / 28.8243; -96.9919Coordinates: 28°49′27″N 96°59′31″W / 28.8243°N 96.9919°W / 28.8243; -96.9919
Location 1309 Mesquite Lane
Victoria, Texas
Country United States
Denomination Catholic Church
Website www.olvcathedral.org
History
Status Cathedral/Parish
Founded 1958
Dedication Our Lady of Victory
Architecture
Style Modern
Completed 1958
Specifications
Number of spires One
Materials Brick
Administration
Diocese Victoria in Texas
Clergy
Bishop(s) Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill
Rector Rev. Gary W. Janak

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Victoria, Texas, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas.

History

Our Lady of Victory Parish can trace its roots to 1956 when the families of Thomas O'Connor Sr. and Martin O'Connor donated 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land for a new Catholic parish.[1] The cornerstone for the present church was laid on April 7, 1957 by Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio and it was consecrated on November 4 the following year. Our Lady of Victory Catholic School opened in September 1957.

The initial planning for the parish and the construction of the buildings was done by Msgr. Frederick O'Beck who was the pastor at St. Mary's in Victoria. The Rev. Henry Rolf was named the first pastor on July 12, 1958. The parish was officially established the following day.[1]

Pope John Paul II established the Diocese of Victoria in Texas on April 13, 1982.[2] Our Lady of Victory became the cathedral for the diocese at that time.[1]

In 2009 the parish acquired the former Town Plaza Mall located next door to the parish property.[3] The former J.C. Penney store was converted into The Cathedral Center. It houses the parish hall and meeting rooms that are used for receptions, conferences, and various parish programs. Victoria architectural firm Rawley McCoy & Associates is the architect for the project. Other parts of the facility will be renovated in the future.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "History of OLV". Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
  2. ↑ "Diocese of Victoria in Texas". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
  3. ↑ Kathryn Cargo (August 14, 2016). "Our Lady of Victory expands into old mall". Victoria: Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 2018-02-20.


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