He was ordained priest and appointed master of novices in 1649, obtained the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Theology at the University of Freiburg im Breisgau in 1654, was professor of theology at the Benedictine University of Salzburg from 1648 to 1654.
After completing the classics at the Benedictine College of Einsiedeln he there joined the Order of Saint Benedict, 26 December 1641, taught philosophy at the early age of twenty-four. He became dean (prior) at Einsiedeln in 1658, and was finally elected Prince-Abbot of Einsiedeln on 17 July 1670. At Einsiedeln he built the still existing choir, the confession-church, and Saint Magdalene"s chapel (1674-1684).
In 1675 his monastery took charge of the college at Bellinzona, which was conducted by the monks of Einsiedeln until its suppression in 1852.
He watched carefully over discipline, and insisted on a thorough intellectual training of his monks. During his time the conventuals of Einsiedeln increased from 53 to 100, many of whom gained renown as professors at various institutions of learning.
