Fr. Paul Baker Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Fr. Paul Baker Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Father Paul Baker is a Catholic priest based in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving as a parochial vicar at the Church of Saint Agnes and as chaplain at St. Agnes School. Ordained in May 2017, he has held several pastoral and educational roles across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, including serving at St. Vincent de Paul in Brooklyn Park, Totino Grace High School, and Epiphany Parish in Coon Rapids. Known within his community as an engaging teacher and “in-house trivia buff,” he teaches theology while assisting with the pastoral needs of the parish. In March 2026, he reached a longtime personal milestone by appearing as a contestant on the popular quiz show Jeopardy!, fulfilling a dream that began in childhood when he regularly watched the program with his family and continued through his seminary years.
His journey to Jeopardy! was marked by persistence, with three unsuccessful audition attempts before finally being selected in January 2026. He traveled to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, for two days of filming in February, later learning that his episode would air on March 30, 2026, during Holy Week. While he is not permitted to disclose the outcome of the episode, his appearance generated significant excitement within the St. Agnes parish and school community, where watch gatherings were planned. Beyond his television appearance, Father Baker’s ministry has included meaningful pastoral moments, such as administering sacraments to a young boy recovering from a severe medical condition in 2023, an event he reflected on with humility and faith. His work continues to reflect a balance of intellectual curiosity, spiritual leadership, and community engagement.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Fr. Paul Baker |
| Location and Residence | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Catholic priest; Parochial Vicar at Church of Saint Agnes; Chaplain at St. Agnes School; Theology teacher |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American (likely Caucasian) |
| Education and School | Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity (inferred); seminary training in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis |
| Relationships (Married, Dating, Sexuality) and Family | Catholic priest (celibate); family mentioned but not detailed |
| Biography and More Details | Ordained in May 2017; previously served at St. Vincent de Paul in Brooklyn Park, Totino Grace High School, and Epiphany Parish in Coon Rapids; lifelong Jeopardy! fan; appeared on Jeopardy! on March 30, 2026 after multiple audition attempts; filmed at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California; known as a trivia enthusiast and educator; involved in a notable pastoral moment in 2023 administering sacraments to a child who later experienced a significant recovery; active in parish and school community engagement |
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Fr. Paul Baker Jeopardy Results
| Monday, 30 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 11 Day Winnings of $291,820 Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Fr. Paul Baker St. Paul, Minnesota Catholic Priest Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Barbara McIntyre Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Writer Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |