Hello, again! We return to our season on John Mullanphy just as John is moving his wife and five children further into the frontier to St. Louis. Fortunately, because of his business and language skills, John finds success in St. Louis, and from there, John also extends his business dealings further down the Mississippi to Natchez, Mississippi.

The War of 1812 interrupts some of John’s business dealings, and yet, it also gives him opportunity to get rich quickly. After the war, John starts investing in real estate in St. Louis, and by the time of his death in 1833, John leaves behind a large amount of wealth. During his years in St. Louis, John made his mark as a Catholic philanthropist. He invited orders of sisters to come serve in the city’s hospitals and schools. John built churches and convents, and he was known for his generosity to those in need.

Rhen, Andrew, and Thaddeus close this season on John Mullanphy by discussing whether or not John deserves a place on their list of holy donors. What do you think? Was John Mullapny a holy donor? Listen now to find out what our hosts decided!

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