The Unseen Influence of Father Baker on Numnies

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Father Baker’s close collaboration with the Felician nuns , particularly the younger members of the congregation, played a pivotal role in shaping the social and religious landscape of Western New York in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 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. When Nelson was 10 years old, under the spiritual influence of his devout Catholic mother, he was rebaptized in the Catholic Church. As a child, Nelson loved to accompany his mother to Mass. The family lived in the small, but growing, city of Buffalo, New York. 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. Father Baker believed in mercy . Anyone looking for help could find it at “Father Baker’s.” Besides the boys’ and maternity homes, the City of Charity provided meals, clothing and money to. Uncover the story of Father Nelson Baker , whose unwavering faith and dedication to charity made a profound difference in the lives of many. The centennial of Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica provides an opportunity to examine the life of Father Nelson Baker . The full content is available in the Fall 2021 Issue, or online with the purchase of: If you have already purchased the product above, you can Sign In to access it. 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.