OLV Charities

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

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

You can watch our Mass at 11:00 a.m. on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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

https://youtu.be/K2IXZttwO10?is=QUhvy8suw-libUxq

Rev. Msgr. David LiPuma celebrates OLV's Weekly Mass - Twenty-third...

09/04/2026

In the coming days, donors will receive our Urgent Appeal, which is a heartfelt request for support as the needs of our most vulnerable continue to grow.

Today, children carrying trauma are turning to OLV Human Services. Mothers and newborns are seeking help through our St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Centers. Teens are looking for a safe place to have fun at Camp Turner. And those seeking comfort and peace continue to find their way to OLV National Shrine & Basilica.

Your generosity can help ensure that OLV’s doors remain open to those who need us most. Please be on the lookout for the letter in your mailbox. When it arrives, we hope you’ll take a moment to read it, pray for those we serve, and consider making a gift.

God Bless!

09/03/2026

Join us as OLV's Catholic Parenting Initiative hosts Passing the Spiritual Torch - A Catholic Grandparenting Initiative on Saturday, September 12. To register, go to cpiwny.org.

09/02/2026

OLV's signature fundraising event - Victory Nite - is happening on September 16th. Father David and David Kersten stopped by News 4 WIVB Buffalo to chat with Chelsea Lovell about it.

OLV’s Victory Nite | Presented by the Friends of Father Baker

08/31/2026

Please join us in welcoming Paul Zablocki as OLV Charities’ new Chief Advancement Officer!

Paul brings nearly two decades of institutional advancement and fundraising leadership experience, including his most recent role as Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Niagara University. Throughout his career, he has built strong donor relationships, led successful fundraising teams, and helped secure tens of millions of dollars in support of mission-driven organizations.

In his new role, Paul will oversee all fundraising efforts for OLV Charities, helping advance the mission of Father Baker and support the work of OLV Human Services and OLV National Shrine & Basilica.

Welcome to OLV, Paul! We look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

08/29/2026

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

You can watch OLV’s Mass on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 30th.

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

https://youtu.be/7A1XYvur3q0?si=hqXY_J6IWVYbFAhe

Rev. Msgr. David LiPuma celebrates OLV's Weekly Mass - Twenty-secon...

08/28/2026

OLV’s Father Baker kids’ book is still going strong! Our own Chief Creative Officer, Tom Lucia, recently appeared on EWTN’s They Might Be Saints podcast to talk about OLV’s newest publication.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fulton-sheen-cause-fr-nelson-baker/id1613540415?i=1000783381117

08/25/2026

Celebrating 15 Years of Service!

After 15 years of exceptional service to OLV, Chief Advancement Officer, Eileen Hudson, will retire on September 2.

Throughout her tenure, Eileen has provided outstanding leadership and played a vital role in strengthening the culture of philanthropy that supports the ministries and mission inspired by Venerable Nelson Baker. Her dedication, relationships, and commitment to our mission have helped advance OLV’s work and ensure that Father Baker’s legacy of serving others continues to thrive.

We are deeply grateful to Eileen for her many years of service, leadership, and friendship. Her contributions to OLV will have a lasting impact, and she leaves behind a legacy of generosity and commitment to our mission.

Please join us in thanking Eileen for 15 remarkable years and wishing her happiness in a well-deserved retirement.

08/22/2026

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

You can watch OLV’s Mass on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23rd.

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

https://youtu.be/5z3IVrIdu5Y?si=R08GTjCBx5JgrEXA

Rev. Msgr. David LiPuma celebrates OLV's Weekly Mass - Twenty-first...