Education
He attended first the college of the Jesuits at Brugelette, Belgium, and afterwards (1848) the theological college of Cambrai.
He attended first the college of the Jesuits at Brugelette, Belgium, and afterwards (1848) the theological college of Cambrai.
He was appointed prefect of students and professor of theology, which offices he retained until 1865, when he became superior of the French province. Under his care subjects and foundations multiplied. The congregation spread into Spain for a second time, and he made foundations in Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Colombia in South America.
He was forced to transfer his numerous religious from France to the Netherlands.
On his return to France he soon organized missions and retreats as before. At the age of seventy he was again nominated provincial.
Although in poor health, he set to work, but the result was a complete break-down.