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Following the adoption Mass, Cheryl Zielen-Ersing, director of the diocesan Respect Life Office, places roses on the tomb of Msgr. Baker , who was known as the “Father of the Fatherless” for his work with orphans. Watch Now: Young Nelson Baker ’s stint in the Union army during the Civil War was recently spotlighted by WGRZ-TV. " Father of the Fatherless" is here! Get your Father Baker comic book today. Learn more about the inspirational work of Father Baker and the impact he has had on many children, adults, and families. 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. Jack Baker, former pastor of St. Perpetua Parish in Waterford, was convicted Oct. 13 by a Wayne County jury of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old boy in 2004, when he served at St. Mary Parish in Wayne. — The OLV Basilica in Lackawanna is debuting an original comic book in honor of Father Nelson Baker . The local Catholic church is releasing a comic book this week titled “Father of the. OLV Charities has teamed up with Voyage Comics to produce a one-shot issue about the life of Buffalo’s own Venerable Nelson H. David LiPuma, pastor/rector of OLV National Shrine & Basilica, introduces the new Father Baker comic book to area students on June 4 at the Father Baker Museum in Lackawanna. (Photo by Patrick J. Father Nelson Baker is a candidate for sainthood in the Catholic church and founded Our Lady of Victory Basilica—a national shrine in Lackawanna N.Y. In February, Villagers will have the opportunity to be part of his legacy. 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.