The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory Victoria TX
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Who we are
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.
Catholics have gathered and worshiped in this parish since 1958. It serves both as a parish church and as the liturgical center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas untied around the cathedral, or the authoritative teaching chair of the local bishop. The Cathedral is open each day, and all are welcome to come for prayer and worship.
Catholics have gathered and worshiped in this parish since 1958. It serves both as a parish church and as the liturgical center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas untied around the cathedral, or the authoritative teaching chair of the local bishop. The Cathedral is open each day, and all are welcome to come for prayer and worship.
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1309 E. Mesquite Lane
Victoria,
TX
77901
United States
Phone: (361) 575-4741
Fax: (361) 573-5555
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Church Pastor
Fr. Kirby Hlavaty
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1309 E. Mesquite Lane
Victoria,
TX
77901
United States
Phone: (361) 575-4741
Fax: (361) 573-5555
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Pam Bena
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory Mass Times
Weekend and Weekday Mass Times
Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM
Monday 6:00 AM 8:00 AM
Tuesday 6:00 AM 8:00 AM
Wednesday 6:00 AM 5:30 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM 8:00 AM
Friday 6:00 AM 5:30 PM
First Fridays - Masses are 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (except for June-August) and 5:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on First Fridays immediately following the 6:00 a.m. Mass and ends with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. followed by the 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Holy Days of Obligation
For Catholics, Holy Days of Obligation are our most important feast days. They are the principal liturgical feasts that honor the mysteries of the Lord, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. The best way to celebrate them is to attend and participate in Mass. Canon 1247 states: 'On Sunday and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. Moreover, they are to abstain from those works and affairs which hinder the worship of the Lord's day or the suitable relaxation of mind and body.'
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Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM
Monday 6:00 AM 8:00 AM
Tuesday 6:00 AM 8:00 AM
Wednesday 6:00 AM 5:30 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM 8:00 AM
Friday 6:00 AM 5:30 PM
First Fridays - Masses are 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (except for June-August) and 5:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on First Fridays immediately following the 6:00 a.m. Mass and ends with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. followed by the 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Holy Days of Obligation
For Catholics, Holy Days of Obligation are our most important feast days. They are the principal liturgical feasts that honor the mysteries of the Lord, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. The best way to celebrate them is to attend and participate in Mass. Canon 1247 states: 'On Sunday and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. Moreover, they are to abstain from those works and affairs which hinder the worship of the Lord's day or the suitable relaxation of mind and body.'
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory History
Our Lady of Victory Parish was formally established July 1958, but her history dates back to November 1955, when local Catholics joined together in an effort to raise the necessary funds for the acquisition of land for a parish church. The twenty acres of land, at the corner of Laurent Street and Mesquite Lane, was a contribution from the estate of Tom and Martin O’Connor. Through the generous contribution of Mr. Tom O’Connor, Jr., the funds for the church were provided, and the church was dedicated in loving memory of his wife, Junie B. O’Connor, who died earlier that year. The cornerstone was laid and blessed by Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio on April 7, 1957, with the inscription reading:
“Church of Our Lady of Victory Dedicated to the Glory of God. Erected in Loving Memory of Mrs. Junie B. O’Connor.”
The church was completed in the summer of 1958 and on July 14, 1958, the church was dedicated by Bishop Stephen A. Leven, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The Solemn Consecration occurred on November 4, 1958, at which time the church and altars were consecrated in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the relics of St. Severian, 5th century Bishop and Martyr, and St. Urban, 17th Pope, were included in the altar stone. Monsignor Henry Rolf was the first pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish (1958 – 1962).
The name of the church derives from a title attributed to Mary, the Mother of God. Pope Pius V established the feast of Our Lady of Victory in commemoration of the victory won over the Ottoman Turks by a much smaller Christian fleet in the battle of Lepanto, on October 7, 1571. That victory was attributed to the help of the Holy Mother of God whose aid was invoked through the praying of the rosary. Pope Gregory XIII changed the title to the feast of The Most Holy Rosary, which is the parish’s feast day and celebrated each year on October 7th.
Our Lady of Victory was designated the Cathedral Church when the Diocese of Victoria in Texas was established on May 29, 1982. The Most Reverend Charles V. Grahmann was installed as the diocese’s first bishop. The Cathedral now serves both as a parish church and as the liturgical center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas, united around the cathedra, the authoritative teaching chair of the bishop.
Through the generosity of many parish and school families, along with other benefactors over the years since 1958, school classrooms, a convent, gymnasium, administration building, rectory for priests and parish offices, as well as Early Childhood Center, Library, Art Center, Youth Center and Religious Education building have all been added to the parish grounds. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word & Blessed Sacrament have administered the school since its opening in 1957 to the present.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is excited about the upcoming dedication of the Cathedral Center, which will house a parish hall and meeting rooms for various parish and school functions.
“Church of Our Lady of Victory Dedicated to the Glory of God. Erected in Loving Memory of Mrs. Junie B. O’Connor.”
The church was completed in the summer of 1958 and on July 14, 1958, the church was dedicated by Bishop Stephen A. Leven, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The Solemn Consecration occurred on November 4, 1958, at which time the church and altars were consecrated in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the relics of St. Severian, 5th century Bishop and Martyr, and St. Urban, 17th Pope, were included in the altar stone. Monsignor Henry Rolf was the first pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish (1958 – 1962).
Our Lady of Victory was designated the Cathedral Church when the Diocese of Victoria in Texas was established on May 29, 1982. The Most Reverend Charles V. Grahmann was installed as the diocese’s first bishop. The Cathedral now serves both as a parish church and as the liturgical center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas, united around the cathedra, the authoritative teaching chair of the bishop.
Through the generosity of many parish and school families, along with other benefactors over the years since 1958, school classrooms, a convent, gymnasium, administration building, rectory for priests and parish offices, as well as Early Childhood Center, Library, Art Center, Youth Center and Religious Education building have all been added to the parish grounds. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word & Blessed Sacrament have administered the school since its opening in 1957 to the present.
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory listing was last updated on the 1st of March, 2022
