Our Lady of Victory Cathedral

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is a cathedral and parish church located in Victoria, Texas, United States. It is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas.HistoryOur Lady of Victory Parish can trace its roots to 1956 when the families of Thomas O'Connor Sr. and Martin O'Connor donated twenty acres of land for a new Catholic parish. 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.Pope John Paul II established the Diocese of Victoria in Texas on April 13, 1982. Our Lady of Victory became the cathedral for the diocese at that time.