Book details

  • Genre:history
  • Sub-genre:United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic
  • Language:English
  • Pages:108
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350972016

Walk Humbly With Your God

Father Nelson Baker and the Brothers of the Holy Infancy and Youth of Jesus

By Donald Monnin

Overview

WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD tells for the first time, the story of Father Nelson Baker and the Brothers of the Holy Infancy and Youth of Jesus. Founded in 1855 by the first Bishop of Buffalo, John Timon, they were on the brink of extinction when they first encountered the charismatic Father Baker, whose cause for sainthood continues to proceed. He rejuvenated this community to serve the orphans at the Our Lady of Victory institutions of charity in Lackawanna, New York. His death in 1936 would begin the Brothers' ultimate demise.
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Description

WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD tells for the first time, the story of Father Nelson Baker and the Brothers of the Holy Infancy and Youth of Jesus. Founded in 1855 by the first Bishop of Buffalo, John Timon, they were on the brink of extinction when they first encountered the charismatic Father Baker, whose cause for sainthood continues to proceed. He rejuvenated this community to serve the orphans at Our Lady of Victory institutions of charity in Lackawanna, New York. His death in 1936 would begin the Brothers' ultimate demise.
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About The Author

Donald Monnin has written two previous books on local Church history, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge: A Centennial History of Saint Mary's High School, Lancaster, N.Y. 1904-2004" and "A Beacon For Excellence: A 50th Anniversary History of Villa Maria College, Buffalo, N.Y. 1961-2011." He currently serves as Vice President for Mission and Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Villa Maria College, Buffalo, N.Y.
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