@NHL *whispers* he wasn’t expecting it because he 💯 didn’t deserve it. Ruff was better in every category. Way to lose the gold medal game, cooper … while we are at it.
@harryjsisson They dismantle these programs to pay for their crooked schemes. Then, when the programs are brought back by next administration, they can say … look at their wasteful spending.
@NHL Another reason why the NHL is not taken seriously and the least popular “major” sport in the U.S. Goes to the guy who was statistically inferior to Ruff in every category.
A five-year celebration of the 100th anniversary will take place in Lackawanna this weekend as Our Lady of Victory concludes its centennial celebration.
Father Nelson Baker began the building of the National Shrine and Basilica in 1921. He had it completed on Christmas Day in 1925 and consecrated on May 25th in 1926.
Monsignor David LiPuma, pastor of OLV, reflects on the major milestone and on what Father Baker accomplished by the grace of God.
"This is a culmination of a vision that Father Baker had since 1874 when he was a seminarian, and he stopped in France and Italy, and he saw Notre Dame de Vertois, and he said, I'm going to dedicate the rest of my life to our patron, our Lady of Victory, and he was able to make that happen in 1921 when he laid the cornerstone at the age of 79," said LiPuma. "To have that completed in five years, and then to be able to have it consecrated, and to draw people from all over to come and find here a healing presence, uplifting presence, and to be motivated by faith and trust in God, especially through the intercession of Our Lady of Victory. So I have to tell you, it's pretty moving to think about that. 100 years later, we've been able to restore what Father Baker began to make come alive once again."
This weekend, hundreds will gather on Saturday at the Statler for a gala, and on Sunday at 2 p.m., a thanksgiving celebration Mass will take place. Bishop Michael Fisher will preside over the Mass. Relics from Father Baker and the Basilica will be on hand.
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