The mysteries of Father Baker
By: John Koerner.
Publisher: Western New York Wares, Inc.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Buffalo, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Baker, Nelson H. -- 1841-1936.; Catholic Church -- Clergy -- New York (State) -- Lackawanna -- Biography.; Our Lady of Victory Basilica (Lackawanna, N.Y.); Priests -- New York (State) -- Lackawanna -- Biography.; Miracle workers -- New York (State) -- Lackawanna -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: Examines the historical record surrounding the miracles and other wonders performed by Father Nelson H. Baker, Catholic priest from Lackawanna, N.Y., renowned humanitarian, and candidate for sainthood. Miracles attributed to him include healing the blind and deaf, commanding the weather, curing the diseased, and raising the dead.
Table of contents: value: A "miracle-filled life"; value: The biographies; value: The Corning miracles; value: Blood, water, and gas; value: The Victorian miracles; value: Whispers of folklore; value: The new miracles.