Father Baker Retold
Do you know who Venerable Nelson Baker is? And, if you do, how well do you know his story? “Father Baker: Retold,” an OLV podcast, is devoted to telling some of the fascinating stories about Western New York’s saintly hero that folks may know in part or not at all. The best part? Each episode features a special guest to help bring these remarkable tales to life.
Episodes
10 episodes
The St. Patrick's Connection (feat. Tim Flanagan)
Did you know that before the Basilica, St. Patrick's Church stood on the corner of South Park Ave. and Ridge Rd?A 1916 fire caused considerable damage, most notably collapsing the steeple. Instead of completely repairing the church, Fath...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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12:17
Father of the Fatherless (feat. Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann)
On this episode of Father Baker Retold, we explore Father Baker's relationship with the boys in his care. And while it may not have been by blood, the bond he shared with them grew strong enough that many of them referred to him as "Daddy Baker...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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12:18
The Pilgrimage (feat. C.J. Montante)
We're kicking off a brand new season of Father Baker Retold with a look at Father Baker's European Pilgrimage. Learn about the trip 150 years ago that forever changed the trajectory of his life... And, in turn, the lives of thousands of Western...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:43
Padre of the Poor (feat. Mike Randall)
By now, you already know that Father Baker was a crusader for unwed mothers and unwanted babies, but did you know he also lent a helping hand to those struggling to make ends meet? And that was just about everyone during the Great Depression. L...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:01
Cause for Canonization (feat. Msgr. David LiPuma)
We all know Father Baker is on the road to Sainthood... But where is he on that road? And, what exactly does that road look like? On this episode of Father Baker Retold, we'll give you an update on where the process stands.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:28
Building the Basilica (feat. Kevin Keenan)
On this episode, we'll take a look at one of Western New York's most beloved landmarks – and the jewel of Venerable Nelson Baker’s “City of Charity” -- OLV National Shrine & Basilica.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:30
The Infant Home (feat. Lackawanna Mayor Annette Iafallo)
Perhaps Father Baker is most known for his care with babies that families could not keep, whatever the reason may be. But did you know that the OLV Infant Home was one of his toughest feats? Not everyone was a fan of what he was doing for mothe...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:41
The Gas Well (feat. Althea Luehrsen)
It should come as no surprise that heating all of Father Baker's institutions was pricey, especially with the Western New York winters. Ignoring all criticism, Baker began a mission to dig for natural gas on the grounds.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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8:45
