Father Baker: A Friend to All — Teaching Kids About America's "Padre of the Poor"
He built a city of charity for orphans and unwed mothers with nothing but faith. The Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma and author Tom Lucia join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Our Lady of Victory Basilica. In the heart of Buffalo, New York, stands a National Shrine built by a man who was once a Civil War soldier and a businessman before becoming a "Friend to All." We sit down with the rector of Our Lady of Victory, Msgr. David LiPuma, and Tom Lucia to discuss the incredible legacy of Venerable Nelson Baker. Discover how a 19th-century pilgrimage to Europe inspired a small-town priest to build one of America's most stunning Basilicas. We also take a look at the new children’s book, "Father Baker: A Friend to All", and why his story of baseball, music, and radical compassion is resonating with kids (and adults!) in 2026. From his "City of Charity" to the 100th anniversary of the Basilica's …More