Sunday, January 16, 2011

Father Baker another step nearer to sainthood

Lackawanna priest declared 'venerable' after review of his life is approved by pope

By Lou Michel
The Buffalo News

http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article312646.ece/BINARY/w620/0808frbaker.jpgFather Nelson H. Baker's journey to sainthood moved forward Friday, when Pope Benedict XVI approved an 800-page review of the Lackawanna priest's life.

Father Baker, who died almost 75 years ago, has been declared the Venerable Father Nelson H. Baker. He devoted his priesthood to charitable works,helping mostly babies, children and women. He also greatly expanded Our Lady of Victory Parish in Lackawanna.

"We rejoice today that in a meeting with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has declared the heroic virtues of Servant of God Father Nelson Baker," the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo said in a statement...

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