OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC CHURCH

State College, PA

Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church

We are located in State College, Pennsylvania

WHO WE ARE

Our Lady of Victory is a Catholic Church in State College founded in 1917 with a current membership of over 2000 families. Compelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we continue to serve State College and surrounding areas.  In addition to our solid membership base, we recognize that State College is a highly visited area in Centre County and so we welcome all who are visiting the area.  Please, come and worship with us! 

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to welcome all people both churched and unchurched into the Body of Christ where through word, Sacrament, and community they can explore a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and as a result honor the great commandment of Jesus to love God and neighbor.

To view a video of the Architecture of OLV, please click below:

COVID-19 PARISH NEWS

For the latest parish news related to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Parish News page by clicking on the button below:

UPCOMING EVENTS

#IGIVECATHOLIC 2023

Giving Tuesday, November 29.

Click on the link to learn about OLV and #IGiveCatholic.

Give early! Advanced giving runs November 13 through November 27. Envelopes are in the Church Gathering Space, or click on the link below.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOLARSHIP

Apply NOW for the OLV Parish Scholarship for Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy.  Thanks to the generous donation of our parish families, OLV is offering scholarships to NEW Saint Joseph’s students (all grade levels). To be eligible for the Scholarship, the student must be a member of a family registered at OLV, have completed the online SJCA new student application for enrollment in Fall 2023.  To learn more or receive scholarship application materials, contact Mr. Chris Kirkpatrick at chrisk@ourladyofvictory.com. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  Please click on the Saint Joseph Scholarship Application link above.

MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULES

MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR

Resources to Connect with the Church

YouTube: OLV State College

Ways to View Mass

FB:  @olvparishstatecollege

COVID-19 Directives

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcing Our New Parish Communication System

It is important during these times that we have a way to quickly and effectively communicate with our parishioners.  Please sign up for updates from Our Lady of Victory.  This is a new system so please sign up even if you think you are in our old system.  This will also allow us to update our records.  You can sign up by clicking on the button on the right or using the following link: https://ourladyofvictory10.flocknote.com/OLVParishioner

(Please note that we will use text messaging only when necessary).

Operations and Mass Updates

CHURCH OPERATIONS: 

CHURCH SERVICES:

CCD and YOUTH MINISTRY:   

directorccd@ourladyofvictory.com

HELP SUPPORT AND GIVE TO OLV

TO OUR OLV PARISH FAMILYplease consider making contributions in support of our Church especially during this difficult time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The church relies on Sunday collections to pay all bills, including teachers' salaries at school. If you do not feel comfortable attending Mass, please mail in your contributions or give online.  No amount is considered too small.  Any size gift is valued!       

There are various ways to give:  ONLINE, TEXT and MOBILE GIVING - Please visit the Online Giving & Development section of this website for more information. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY MASS

Change to Mass Broadcast:

The OLV 9:30am Sunday Mass will no longer be broadcast on ESPN Radio 1450AM or 103.7FM. 


Other options for watching or listening to a Catholic Mass are:

 

 

REFLECTIONS

Please navigate to the OLV YouTube section of the website or visit OLV's YouTube channel directly to view video reflections Please check back regularly for new videos posted. We invite you and your family to watch them at your convenience.  

OLV LIVING NATIVITY

~Final date to sign up: Dec. 20th~


We could use parent helpers who have their clearances.  Please contact Ms. Bord if you are interested in your child having a role or can volunteer as a parent helper: directorccd@ourladyofvictory.com

The annual Children’s Living Nativity 

will be held at the Christmas Eve Mass at 

Our Lady of Victory Church on 

Sunday, December 24, 2022 

at the 6:30pm mass. 


Rehearsal: Thursday, Dec. 21 

from 6:45pm-7:30pm 

@ Our Lady of Victory Church

Performers MUST attend the rehearsal to participate.


Living Nativity Cast

Joseph: 3rd Grade & Older        Shepherds: K-5th Grade  

Mary: 3rd Grade & Older             Sheep: K-5th Grade      

Angels: 3rd Grade & Older   Donkeys: 3rd Grade & Older

The Three Kings (Gift Bearers): 2nd Grade & Older

Mass Parts (6th Grade and Older): 

First Reading * Second Reading *  Petition Readers

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest!

All entries must be submitted no later than FRIDAY; December 15th at 3:00pm to church office or CCD teacher.

2023_KCIC Poster Contest Entry Form.pdf

Confirmation Students' Red Cross Blood Drive

3692024_hsprogram_drivepromo_flyer_010722ar.pdf

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


First Friday Eucharistic Devotions & Holy Hours

Women of Grace with Johnette Benkovic Williams

Save the Dates:

Sign up for the Saturday, 02/17, Retreat here: https://flbagwvh.paperform.co

Johnette Benkovic Williams

https://www.womenofgrace.com/

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MASS AND CONFESSION TIMES

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SACRAMENTS

CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY

GETTING INVOLVED

ONLINE GIVING