Father Baker ’ s Cause for Canonization began when he was named “Servant of God” by Vatican officials in 1987. He received the second title in the historic sainthood process in 2011 as he was named “Venerable.” His cause awaits the confirmation of a miracle to move on to the next step, beatification. Father Baker is best remembered for his work with children and responsible for building the Basilica. He is considered a saintly priest for helping the poor. Nine years ago, this week the. A Hero Until the End His “City” expanding quickly, Father Baker ’ s body began to slow down, but the humble priest still had a few things left on his “to do” list! One of them – his biggest dream yet – had been in his mind since his pilgrimage to Europe when he was in the seminary. Father David LiPuma says Baker , as part of New York’s 74th Infantry Regiment, was sent off almost immediately, to Gettysburg. John Phillips of South Buffalo, who died last week at the age of 95, lived his formative years at the orphanage founded and operated by Baker . Phillips’ recollections have been used by advocates as they work to have Baker canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Father Baker was shocked at his first assignment from the Bishop – he was appointed assistant superintendent of the institutions at Limestone Hill under his friend Father Hines . Because the boy’s mother had prayed to the Virgin Mary and Father Baker , she credited them with a miracle (Koerner 2005, 45–46), rather than acknowledging that her son’s condition was not as bad as it had appeared and that his body’s own natural healing mechanisms were activated. Before he built a Basilica and Infant Home and even before he was ordained, Nelson Baker was a war veteran. In June of 1863, when he was just 21 years old, Nelson volunteered to join the Union army charged with meeting General Robert E. Lee’s advance on Gettysburg, Pa.
Father Baker and Numnies: The Debate Continues
Father Baker ' s Cause for Canonization began when he was named "Servant of God" by Vatican officials in 1987. He received the second title in the historic sain...
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