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. 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. A priest from Buffalo, now a candidate for canonization, Father Baker spent 60 years caring for the orphaned, poor, sick and migrants. Uncover the story of Father Nelson Baker , whose unwavering faith and dedication to charity made a profound difference in the lives of many. 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. And that’s where Father Baker ’s cause hit a snag. Evidence of one medical miracle “didn’t pass the muster that was needed” by evaluators in Rome, Msgr. LiPuma told Catholic News Service. It wasn’t easy. Picture a time when: Unmarried mothers were scorned and shamed - but Father Baker took them in. Orphaned boys were considered worthless - but Father Baker gave them a home and an education. Blacks were ignored or marginalized - but Father Baker befriended and included them.
Is Father Baker Hiding Something About the Numnies?
Father Baker was shocked at his first assignment from the Bishop -- he was appointed assistant superintendent of the institutions at Limestone Hill under his fr...
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