# Father Duchesne — O Pioneers! character guide

> Father Duchesne in O Pioneers! by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Father

**First appearance:** 0006-part-ii-neighboring-fields

## Who they are

Catholic priest in the French settlement.

## Relationships

### [Alexandra Bergson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/characters/alexandra_bergson)

_social_

Father Duchesne is the local priest and a trusted spiritual advisor to Alexandra.

### [Alexandra Bergson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/characters/alexandra_bergson)

_social_

Father Duchesne is the local priest and a trusted spiritual advisor to Alexandra.

### [Alexandra Bergson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/characters/alexandra_bergson)

_social_

Father Duchesne is the local priest and a trusted spiritual advisor to Alexandra.

## In the story

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/o_pioneers_se/chapters/vi)

Father Duchesne divides his time between the living and the dead, preparing for the confirmation service while mourning Amédée.

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