In 1846 at the request of Bishop Michael Portier, Bazin went to France to secure the services of the Society of Jesus for Spring Hill College of Mobile, Alabama, and of the Brothers of the Christian Schools for the Boys' Orphan Asylum.
In 1846, Bishop Michael Portier sought Bazin's assistance in obtaining the support of the Society of Jesus for Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, and the Brothers of the Christian Schools for the Boys' Orphan Asylum.