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Our Lady of Victory Basilica rings bells to honor lives lost to COVID-19

The National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna joined numerous other dioceses around the state in taking part in the event at noon on Wednesday.

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Churches across New York State will take time Wednesday to honor and remember the over 335,000 lives lost so far to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Lady of Victory Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna joined the Archdiocese of New York and other dioceses in a one-minute ringing of the bells at noon on Wednesday. 

OLV says traditionally, the ringing of bells is meant as a signal to the community that a moment of solemnity is taking place. 

In a statement, the Shrine and Basilica said, "On Wednesday, December 30 at 12 p.m., the bells will toll at OLV – and all over the country - to mourn the souls lost, to comfort the families and friends who grieve, and to move forward, together, in the hope of the blessings that await us in 2021."

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