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Death Comes for the Archbishop · Character

Mother Philomène

The Mother Superior of the Sisters of Loretto in Santa Fe.

minor

Also known as Mother, Mother Superior Philomène

First appearance: I: The Month of Mary

Mother Philomène shows up with force in The Month of Mary. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Father Vaillant's sister; remembered for making artificial flowers for his May altar.
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In The Month of Mary: Father Vaillant's sister; remembered for making artificial flowers for his May altar. Later, in I: The Month of Mary: Vaillant's sister; corresponded with him about his May devotions and made…

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ANAngelicaFJFather Joseph …EUEusabioKCKit CarsonBJBrother JuanMPMother Philomène

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central clergy and allies
  • Minor figures and historical references
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Mother Philomène in I: The Month of Mary