Celebrate the Joy of Christmas at OLV

JOY TO THE WORLD! The Christmas season is a time when we open our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family, friends and other members of our community. We are hopeful that you will join us at OLV National Shrine & Basilica. In addition to the traditional Masses – both online and in-person – you are cordially invited to the following special events in honor of the Shrine’s ongoing Centennial Celebration: NATIVITY SET EXHIBIT (Nov. 30 - Jan. 6) - IMore than 100 nativity sets from around the world, and if you came last year - don't worry - the 2025 exhibit is all new! STAINED-GLASS WINDOW EXHIBIT (Nov. 30 - Jan. 6) – See them up close and have your breath taken away by their beauty. Learn about the Buffalo-based artist who created them and the local team working to restore them. You can see both of these great exhibits after Mass or when you are here for one of our Holiday Performances.