In 1854 he was appointed coadjutor, with the right of succession, to the bishopric of Ardfert and Aghadoe, as titular Bishop of Antigonea; and two years later succeeded to his native see.
In 1854, he was designated coadjutor, with the right to succeed, to the bishopric of Ardfert and Aghadoe; two years later, he took over his native see.