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Son Rise Morning ShowSon Rise Morning Show 2025.12.15Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim welcomes Msgr. David LiPuma to discuss the sainthood cause of New York priest Fr. Nelson Baker. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from St. Augustine on Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** An Advent Prayer Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God’s own work f...
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Son Rise Morning ShowThe sainthood cause of a New York priest, This Week in Catholic History, and more…Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Msgr. David LiPuma to discuss the sainthood cause of New York priest Fr. Nelson Baker. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from St. Augustine on Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
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The Catholic Morning ShowMsgr. Jason Gray – The Cause for Archbishop Fulton Sheen -- 11/13/2025Msgr. Jason Gray, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Peoria and Executive Director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, joins the show to talk about the ongoing Cause for Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He shares his experiences working in the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and his firsthand perspective on the investigation of a miraculous healing.Learn more:https://www.celebratesheen.com/experience#CatholicMorningShow #FultonSheen #Beatification #MsgrJasonGray #CatholicSaints #IowaCatholicRadio
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2025-11-1312 minThe Catholic Morning ShowThe Catholic Morning Show - 11/13/2025Join us for an inspiring morning of faith, reflection, and beauty.Deacon Randy Kiel from Kardia Counseling gives a heartfelt reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel readings.Msgr. Jason Gray, Executive Director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, takes us behind the scenes of the Cause for Archbishop Sheen and his experience witnessing a recognized miracle.Then, sacred artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs shares her love for the beauty of sacred art and talks about her recent collaboration illustrating The Very Little Compline.Learn more:Sunday Readings – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111625.cfmFu...
2025-11-1357 min
Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim LisantePersonally Speaking ep. 268 (Bill Baker)In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Bill Baker. Bill is the President Emeritus of WNET-Thirteen, New York’s public television station where he served a 21 year tenure. As a commercial broadcaster, Bill helped start many cable networks, helped launch Oprah Winfrey as a talk show host, and was involved in the early stages of launching both the Discovery Channel and the Disney Channel. He is the executive producer of a new PBS series called “Wisdom Keepers”, which explores the relationship between faith and the world we live in. He talks about his new se...
2025-07-2428 min
Hot Takes: 50CupsA Journey of Faith: Monsignor John Wall's Life StoryJoin us in this captivating episode of Hot Takes with Jim Baker & Bill LuMaye, where we feature Monsignor John Wall, a retired priest with over 90 years of life experience. Monsignor Wall shares his profound journey of faith, from his early years in a Catholic school during the polio epidemic to his time studying at Georgetown and Rome. Along the way, he reflects on his encounters with notable figures like John the 23rd, his deep commitment to the priesthood, and the wisdom he's gained through a life dedicated to serving others. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that weaves through...
2025-07-221h 01
Shepherd's GateRector's Conference on CivilityWith the elections less than 2 weeks away, Msgr. Baker speaks to the seminarians on the virtue of civility and provides some guidance on being a priest in the midst of a heated political atmosphere.
2024-10-2526 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference on Fatherhood and the PriestMsgr. Baker reflects on the role of the priest as a father to his people.
2024-09-2728 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference on DiscipleshipMsgr. Baker reflects on the importance of discipleship in the life of a seminarian and priest.
2024-08-2227 min
Kresta in the AfternoonMeet Venerable Nelson Baker - Msgr. David LiPuma(29 February 2024)The Our Lady of Victory Shrine near Buffalo, New York was founded by Fr. Nelson Baker, who was born on February 16, 1842. At the time of his death, it was known as a “city of charity” and included a home for unwed mothers, a boy’s orphanage, a hospital, and more. Msgr. David LiPuma joins us to share his story.
2024-02-2913 min
Gaudiumetspes22 podcastModern Seminary Formation: Msgr. Andrew Baker: Rector of Mt. St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg Maryland
2024-02-281h 03Shepherd's GateHuman FormationMsgr. Baker explains how human formation is the foundation for all dimensions of priestly formation and provides clarity and direction regarding various concrete aspects of human formation in the Seminary.
2023-12-0833 min
Advancing Our Church79. Msgr. Andrew Baker: 47 New Seminarians Amidst a PandemicPublished: November 30, 2020
Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Msgr. Andrew Baker, Rector for Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to talk about his success of recruiting 47 new seminarians to the University for the 2020-2021 Academic year in the middle of the pandemic. We discuss some of the challenges and opportunities for recruitment and fundraising for this national seminary.
If you like this episode, please listen to Episode #4 for more of Msgr. Baker and Mount Saint Mary’s University.
About Msgr. Andrew Baker
Msgr. Baker was ordained to the priest...
2023-08-0236 minAdvancing Our Church4. Interview with Msgr. Andrew BakerPublished: May 07, 2017
“The Priesthood is the Love of the Heart of Jesus.” This week, Jim Friend travels to Emmitsburg, Maryland, the home of the Seminary at Mount St. Mary’s University. Our latest episode features Msgr. Andrew Baker, the Rector of the Seminary and a Vice President of the University. The Diocese of Allentown ordained Msgr. Bakerto the priesthood in 1991. He has served in various parishes, including as pastor of the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Siena. Msgr. Baker taught high school, served as a University Chaplain, a faculty member of St. Charles Seminary and for the Congregat...
2023-07-2247 min
Fundraising TLC: Unleashing GenerosityPlanting the Seeds for Strong Fundraising with OLV, Part 2In part 2 of our conversation with Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma and David Kersten, we continue discussing Father Baker’s work, how he planted the seeds for strong fundraising, and ways OLV has evolved to foster continued support of its mission.
ABOUT REVEREND MONSIGNOR DAVID LIPUMA
Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma is the Pastor and Rector at OLV National Shrine & Basilica. A Lancaster, New York native, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1987 by the late Bishop Edward Head.
He served as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great in Amherst, and later at...
2023-06-1223 minFundraising TLC: Unleashing GenerosityPlanting the Seeds for Strong Fundraising with OLV, Part 1In part 1 of our two-part conversation with OLV, we speak with David Kersten, CEO of OLV Charities and Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma, Pastor and Rector at OLV National Shrine & Basilica about Father Baker’s life, cause for canonization, and impact on direct mail fundraising.
ABOUT DAVID KERSTEN
David J. Kersten is the Chief Executive Officer of OLV Charities - the fundraising and support services arm of Our Lady of Victory
Organizations / “Father Baker’s.”
Kersten is the public face of the organization and responsible for the fundraising efforts of OLV Charities, which involve m...
2023-06-0531 minPersonally Speaking with Msgr. Jim LisantePersonally Speaking ep. 155 (Dr. Bill Baker)In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Dr. Bill Baker. Bill directs the Bernard L. Schwartz Center for Media, Public Policy & Education at the Graduate School of Education Fordham University. He is also the President Emeritus of WNET-Thirteen, New York’s public television station and America’s flagship public broadcaster, where he served a 21 year tenure. As a commercial broadcaster, Bill helped start many cable networks, helped launch Oprah Winfrey as a talk show host, and was involved in the early stages of launching both the Discovery Channel and the Disney Channel. Bill talks abou...
2023-05-1928 min
Father Baker RetoldCause 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.
2023-01-2610 min
Gotta Be SaintsThe Life of Fr. BakerSend us a textOn episode 106 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I spoke with Msgr. LiPuma about the life and legacy of Venerable Baker, a priest from upstate New York.Links connected to Venerable Baker - The early years - http://www.fatherbaker.org/the-father-baker-story-the-early-yearsHis mission - http://www.fatherbaker.org/the-father-baker-story-his-missionHis legacy - http://www.fatherbaker.org/the-father-baker-story-his-legacyPrayer for Canonization - https://www.olvbasilica.org/the-prayer-for-canonization3-D Tour of the Basilica - https://www.olvbasilica.org/3d-experienceOur Sponsors: Check out Th...
2023-01-0453 minShepherd's GateHow Faithful Resources Can Help Those With DisabilitiesMsgr. Baker was interviewed by Dr. Dana Sauers, Director of Institute for Leadership Studies, about how sacramental and faith "resources" help us in our journey to heaven.
2022-11-2121 min
The Buffalo History Museum PodcastFather Baker: Life and LegacyMsgr. David LiPuma of Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica joins us to discuss Father Nelson Baker, his many achievements, and his enduring legacy.
2022-06-1423 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference, FaithfulnessMsgr. Baker speaks to the seminarian during the Rector's Conference on the importance of being faithful to the vocation to the priesthood.
2022-04-2929 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference, ZealMsgr. Baker deals with priestly zeal in his conference with the seminarians.
2022-03-2228 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference, PovertyMsgr. Baker gave a conference on poverty in the life of a diocesan priest to the seminarians.
2021-10-1526 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference, NaturalnessMsgr. Baker speaks to the seminarians about the important virtue of naturalness.
2021-09-2425 min
Shepherd's GateRector's Conference, Blessed Stanley RotherMsgr. Baker gives a rector's conference to the seminarians on the life of Blessed Stanley Rother and how his life helps us integrate the four dimensions of formation.
2021-09-0632 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference, Friendship part 2In a rector's conference Msgr. Baker continues to speak to the seminarians about friendship.
2021-02-0527 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference, Friendship part 1In a rector's conference Msgr. Baker speaks to the seminarians about the need to develop true friendship
2021-02-0528 minShepherd's GateInterview with seminarians from Fort Wayne - South BendListen to the conversation that Msgr. Baker had with Brian Florin, Vince Faurote, Brian Kempiak, and Holden Berg, from the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend.
2020-04-2733 minShepherd's GateInterview with David Witherow and Peter St. GeorgeListen to Msgr. Baker's conversation with two seminarians from the Diocese of Arlington as they reflect on their life in the midst of COVID-19 and the remote delivery of formation.
2020-04-1525 minShepherd's GateInterview with seminarians from Wheeling-CharlestonMsgr. Baker interviews seminarians from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV, during the COVID-19 pandemic as they adjust to the remote delivery of priestly formation.
2020-04-0226 min
2019-12-2326 min2019-12-1831 min2019-12-1336 minShepherd's GateRector's Conference on CivilityIn this rector's conference, Msgr. Baker speaks to the seminarians about the importance of be civil in conversations with other, especially with those with whom we disagree. It is about being kind and charitable. It is learning how to disagree without being disagreeable.
2019-12-1329 min
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo PodcastsWNYCatholic Weekly February 7, 2016Msgr. Paul Burkard discusses Father Baker and Our Lady of Victory in conjunction with the Year of Mercy.
http://www.ourladyofvictory.org/
2016-04-2826 minCatholic Diocese of Buffalo PodcastsWNYCatholic Weekly February 7, 2016Msgr. Paul Burkard discusses Father Baker and Our Lady of Victory in conjunction with the Year of Mercy.
http://www.ourladyofvictory.org/
2016-04-2826 min
Carmelite ConversationsGreat BooksMark and Frances took this opportunity to discuss some of their recent and favorite “Great Books.” The definition of Great refers to any of a number of Spiritual books that help to lead the reader into a deeper appreciation for and experience of the Living God. The 13 books discussed in this conversation fall into a short list of categories. There are those are intended to provide some intellectual insight and analysis of a particular topic of faith, for example the meaning and value of Human Suffering. There are also books discussed which help a person to prepare for or ente...
2016-04-1256 min
The Good Catholic LifeThe Good Catholic Life #0243: Thursday, February 23, 2012Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of The Pilot, the newspaper of the Boston archdiocese
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Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links.
Today’s topics: Lent begins; fasting; new cardinals; Catholic Press Month; local news
Summary of today’s show: Scot Landry and Susan Abbott sit with Greg Tracy during Thursday’s news roundup while Fr. Roger Landry flies to the Holy Land. The beginning of Lent is the big story of t...
2012-02-2356 min
The Good Catholic LifeThe Good Catholic Life #0218: Thursday, January 19, 2012Today’s host(s): Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott
Today’s guest(s): Fr. Roger Landry, executive editor of The Anchor, the newspaper of the Fall River diocese; and Gregory Tracy, managing editor of The Pilot, the newspaper of the Boston archdiocese
Links from today’s show:
Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links.
Today’s topics: New Vicar for New Evangelization, new rector for seminary; global abortion genocide of girls; Supreme Court ruling f...
2012-01-1956 min