Relics of Father Baker Our Lady of Victory Basilica (Lackawanna, New York)
the sarcophagus containing remains of father nelson baker.
in july 1998, through efforts of bishop henry j. mansell, announced remains of father baker relocated nearby holy cross cemetery , reinterred in basilica. move ordered congregation causes of saints in rome, signify step toward declaring baker saint.
on march 11, 1999, father baker s casket carried 6 men raised baker, , placed in sarcophagus within grotto shrine our lady of lourdes, found on southern end of basilica s transept. estimated 6,000 people attended event @ basilica day honor baker , work. reinterment helped raise awareness of baker, mission, , legacy across world.
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