LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Our Lady of Victory Shrine and Basilica held its annual Father Baker Day mass on Sunday, remembering the legacy of one of Western New York's most famous faith leaders.
While Father Baker may be gone, his mission to support those in need remains, and of course the stunning basilica that he helped raise money to build.
Every year Our Lady of Victory holds a "Pennies to Heaven" donation event to recognize how small acts can lead to incredible results.
"More importantly today what I want people to know is that Father Baker's legacy is not just this gem but his mission to care for thousands of orphans, children and troubled youth which continues to this day," said Monsignor David Lapuma.
Father Baker remains on the path to sainthood, but the parish says achieving the title can take centuries. They hope for Father Baker it happens sooner rather than later.