He was praised as having a noble character full of holy enthusiasm for the cause of God and the Catholic Church, fearless in the defense of truth, an eloquent preacher, a warm friend and father of his students, and a wise counselor to priests and bishops.
He was recognized for possessing a noble character marked by devout zeal for God and the Catholic Church, courageously defending truth, eloquent preaching skills, a caring nature as a friend and father figure to his students, and wisdom as a counselor to priests and bishops.