Learn more about the inspirational work of Father Baker and the impact he has had on many children, adults, and families. 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 . 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. Father Baker was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Buffalo in 1876. He was immediately assigned as assistant to the failing St. Joseph’s Orphanage and St. John’s Protectory in Limestone Hill, N.Y. Baker saw the venture, which was deeply in debt, as a floundering enterprise of the church and requested reassignment. Known as “ Father Baker ” and later revered as the “Padre of the Poor,” his life was dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in society. His profound impact continues to resonate through educational, social, and charitable institutions he established, and his legacy endures in both Buffalo and beyond. 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. After converting to Catholicism at 9 years old, Nelson was determined to follow God’s will in his life, under the watchful care of Our Lady. Here we look at a few of the unusual incidents that some have called “ miraculous ,” although none has been accepted as such by the Catholic Church. Science has never authenticated a single miracle. Father Baker ’s Cause for Canonization began when he was named “Servant of God” by Vatican officials in 1987. He received the second title in the historic sainthood process in 2011 as he was named “Venerable.” His cause awaits the confirmation of a miracle to move on to the next step, beatification. In August of 2021, a talented crew with EWTN’s popular “They Might Be Saints” series was in Western New York to film an episode based on Venerable Nelson Baker ’s life.
8 Unexpected Ways Father Baker Impacts Numnies
Learn more about the inspirational work of Father Baker and the impact he has had on many children, adults, and families. Father Baker was shocked at his first ...
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