Why it matters
Cardinal Francis Spellman, Archbishop of New York and head of the U.S. military vicariate, founded this church in 1944 during World War II. The name marks the Allied war effort, and it's also known as the War Memorial Church.
Eggers & Higgins designed the brick Georgian Revival building, which was dedicated in 1947. Today it shares a parish with St. Peter's on Barclay Street.
Church of the Week
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Join freeThings to find
- The apseA rounded apse with a gilded sunburst above the crucifix.
- The St. Anthony shrineA lit niche banked with candles.
- The Madonna nicheA gilded statue beside the sanctuary.
- The coffered ceilingPale gold panels above the nave.
Visiting
Hours and entry
- Hours vary and doors are often locked outside services. Check before you go.
- Free entry
Feast days
7 October
Our Lady of Victory / Holy Rosary
Photographs
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Where it is
40.7071° N · 74.0079° W
60 William St
New York, NY 10005
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Fact file
- FOUNDED
- 1944
- DEDICATED
- 1947
- ARCHITECT
- Eggers & Higgins
- STYLE
- Georgian Revival
- ADMISSION
- Free
PhotographsAll photographs by Erdo, taken in person, November 2026, unless credited. Image rights
This pageLast updated November 4, 2026. Parish staff can update these facts for free.