He returned to Rome on his appointment as the Rector of the English College, Rome on 25 August 1851, remaining in that post until resigned in September 1857. On his return to England, he became the Missionary Rector of St Augustine's, Darlington and Secretary to William Hogarth, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. He was appointed Cameriere d'onore extra Urbem (Honorary Prelate) to His Holiness on 16 July 1858, and made Canon and Theologian of the Chapter of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
He returned to Rome as the head of the English College on August 25, 1851, holding that position until his resignation in September 1857. Upon returning to England, he took on roles at St Augustine's, Darlington and worked for Bishop William Hogarth, Hexham and Newcastle. He was appointed with a special title by the Pope in July 1858 and became a canon and theologian of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.