Father David LiPuma says Baker , as part of New York’s 74th Infantry Regiment, was sent off almost immediately, to Gettysburg. Watch the piece, produced by Pete Gallivan, as a part of his ongoing “Unknown Stories of WNY” series, by clicking here. Learn more about the inspirational work of Father Baker and the impact he has had on many children, adults, and families. 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. In thanksgiving to his patroness for all her help, Father Baker built OLV National Shrine & Basilica, which was consecrated and named a minor basilica in 1926. He continued his outreach to those in need in the surrounding region until his death on July 29, 1936. This is an illustration from " Father of the Fatherless ," a new release from Voyage Comics, which tells the story of Venerable Father Nelson Baker , a Buffalo, N.Y., priest up for sainthood who was beloved for his work with the poor. The definitive work on the life and miracles of Father Nelson Baker , first published in 2005, is now available in an updated edition. The Mysteries of Father Baker , meticulously written and researched by local historian John Koerner, first captured the hearts of readers nearly a decade ago. OLV National Shrine & Basilica is proud to announce WGRZ-TV will air a special Father Nelson Baker episode of “They Might be Saints” on Friday, Feb. 16 (Father Baker’s birthday) at 8 p.m. And Sunday, Feb. The production includes interviews with Msgr. Burkard, former pastor of OLV; Msgr. 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.
The Numnies' Secret: Father Baker's Shocking Confession
Father David LiPuma says Baker , as part of New York's 74th Infantry Regiment, was sent off almost immediately, to Gettysburg. Watch the piece, produced by Pete...
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