Relics of Father Baker
In July 1998, through the efforts of Bishop Henry J. Mansell, it was announced that the earthly remains of Father Baker would be moved from the nearby Holy Cross Cemetery to the Basilica. The move was ordered by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome, to signify a step towards declaring Baker a saint. On March 11, 1999, Father Baker's casket was carried by six men who were raised by Baker himself, and placed in a sarcophagus within the Grotto Shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes, found on the southern end of the Basilica's transept. It is estimated that nearly 6,000 people attended the event at the Basilica that day to honor Baker and his accomplishments. The move also helped raise awareness of Baker, his mission, and his legacy across the world.
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