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Monsignor Mazzucchi

A Vatican official who corresponds with Bishop Latour.

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Also known as Mazzucchi

First appearance: ii a letter from leavenworth

Monsignor Mazzucchi shows up with force in Spring in the Navajo Country. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Secretary to Pope Gregory XVI who arranged Father Vaillant's audience with the Pope.
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Monsignor Mazzucchi first appears in 0032 ii a letter from leavenworth.

In Spring in the Navajo Country: Secretary to Pope Gregory XVI who arranged Father Vaillant's audience with the Pope.

Later, in Chapter IV: Mentioned as Cardinal Mazzucchi, host of a dinner in Rome where Latour told the Junípero story.

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FJFather Joseph …JAJacintoGMGarcía María d…BJBishop Jean Ma…MPMother PhilomèneMMMonsignor Mazzucchi

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  • Central clergy and allies

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