Basilica of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima (Lewiston, New York)

Walter Ciurzak,who had received a miraculous recovery from a stroke, through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, had land he wanted to donate.

On top of the dome, there is a statue of Our Lady of Fatima which is 13 feet (4.0 m) high and weighs 10 tons, sculpted from Vermont granite.

A 48-foot (15 m)-tall bell tower was built during the 25th anniversary year, 1981, and is dedicated to the memory of Barnabite Father Charles M. Barlassina, who served at the shrine.

The overall focus for this work brings the old world artisan experience with the use of granite stone walls, arched doorways, stained glass windows, structural wood beams and copper roofs to the shrine.

The renovation included a new ambulatory space around the front entrance to provide a separation between the main domed basilica and the exterior.