Career
In 1931 his diocese is renamed Diocese of Florida-Melo, and since then, Paternain has his see at the Cathedral of Florida. Finally, in 1955 is created the Diocese of Florida, which Paternain still holds. After a very long, fruitful bishopric, in 1960 he resigns as Bishop of Florida.
He is appointed titular bishop of Mades in February and, in September, titular archbishop of Achrida.
He passes away in 1970.