Father Nelson H. Baker had been dead for years and the campaign to make him a saint hadn’t yet begun. But the orphanage Baker made famous in Lackawanna would be Knickerbocker’s new home. Meta Description: Delve into the controversial legacy of Father Baker and the Sisters of St. Joseph , uncovering shocking truths revealed by leading historians and experts. Explore the untold stories, accusations, and enduring mysteries surrounding this influential Catholic figure. The late Western New York priest, the revered Father Nelson Baker (1841–1936), devoted himself to Catholic works, including replacing a fire-damaged church with an impressive basilica and creating a hospital, a boys’ orphanage, a boys’ protectory, and other institutions. John Phillips of South Buffalo, who died last week at the age of 95, lived his formative years at the orphanage founded and operated by Baker . Phillips’ recollections have been used by advocates as they work to have Baker canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. One government official summed up the feeling of those who had gathered best: A man’s success in life should be measured by the friends he makes and the good he does. Measured by this rule, Father Baker was the most successful man in this country and, probably, the world. > Next Chapter: His Legacy Continues. 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. July 29 marks the 85th anniversary of the death of the Venerable Msgr. Baker (1842-1936), or simply “Father Baker ” as anyone familiar with his life and legacy would say. On January 14, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI declared Monsignor Nelson Henry Baker a “venerable” in the Church.1 Who was Monsignor Baker (who always preferred the more humble title of " Father Baker “) and why did he achieve this level of recognition from the Church? Nelson Baker (1842. Father Baker ’ s 60 years in the priesthood were spent sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and giving hope to the destitute. His legacy lives on today as OLV Charities and OLV Human Services, which provide many of the same kinds of charitable services Father Baker began decades ago.
Father Baker's Nummies: A Legacy of Controversy and Mystery
Father Nelson H. Baker had been dead for years and the campaign to make him a saint hadn’t yet begun. But the orphanage Baker made famous in Lackawanna would be...
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