Discover the Surprising Truth About Father Baker and Numnies

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Father Baker was shocked at his first assignment from the Bishop – he was appointed assistant superintendent of the institutions at Limestone Hill under his friend Father Hines. Get ready for an action-packed, full-color comic book biography that brings to life the inspiring story of Father Nelson Baker , priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, New York and founder of OLV Charities. A Hero Until the End His “City” expanding quickly, Father Baker ’s body began to slow down, but the humble priest still had a few things left on his “to do” list! One of them – his biggest dream yet – had been in his mind since his pilgrimage to Europe when he was in the seminary. Father Nelson Baker with some of the many orphans he helped over his long tenure at Our Lady of Victory, funded in part by his seemingly inexplicable discovery of natural gas on parish property. Father Baker, who served at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Buffalo after his ordination in 1876, was beloved in his lifetime for his charitable efforts for the poor, including serving thousands of meals during the depths of the Great Depression. Who Was Father Baker ? Monsignor Nelson Baker, familiarly known as “Father Baker” was born on February 16, 1841, in Buffalo, New York. His mother was Catholic, his father was Lutheran [who converted to Catholicism on his deathbed]. After Nelson’s education in public schools, he went into business. Before he entered the priesthood, Nelson Baker enlisted in the Union Army. — It’s a side of a man, being considered for sainthood, that you may have never known. A city of charity father baker was surprised by his first priestly assignment – he was appointed assistant superintendent at limestone hill under his old friend, father hines. Did you discover anything extraordinary when the Vatican recommended Father Baker ’s remains be moved and re-buried in Our Lady of Victory Basilica?