Fr. David Lipuma | Audacy

'A Friend to All': New children's book celebrates Fr. Nelson Baker's legacy "This brings him to life. It takes him out of the history books and makes him very relevant today and hopefully inspires kids to be more compassionate, more kind and to pay it forward" - Fr. David LiPuma

March 4, 2026
Centennial Christmas celebration at Basilica pays homage to Fr. Baker's legacy "I'm truly humbled. It fills my heart with great emotion, great joy" - Msgr. David LiPuma

December 23, 2025
OLV Basilica getting 100-year makeover The Basilica in Lackawanna is undergoing an extensive renovations inside and out

November 24, 2025
A message of faith, security at Masses this week "The only thing we can turn to is our faith in God" - Msgr. David LiPuma

August 29, 2025
OLV Basilica reveals new copper dome: 'It's absolutely stunning' "It's a humble privilege to see the outpouring of people, and their desire to make sure that what Fr. Baker built, continues for another 100 years" - Father David LiPuma

August 21, 2025