Ep. 2. 15: Father Peter DeSmet

In this moving episode, Monsignor and Teresa follow Father DeSmet’s journey to the Bitterroot Valley, where he establishes St. Mary’s Mission among the Flathead tribe. They recount the joyful Christmas baptisms, the peaceful gathering of 2,000 warriors for Mass, and DeSmet’s tireless travels across continents to fund and support the mission. Yet tensions rise as Jesuit leadership questions his methods and promises. The episode captures both the triumph and the challenges of building a spiritual refuge in the wilderness.