Loyson was considered to be the most effective pulpit orator of his day.
Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger, Hyacinthe Loyson opposed what he saw as reactionary tendencies wrought by Vatican Council I. Loyson openly and publicly questioned the way in which the council was convened.
This expression elicited severe censures from the Catholic press.
[2] Ten years later The New York Times published a jibing headline (October 30, 1883) which read: "The entire Gallican Church, consisting of the Rev.
M. LOYSON arrived here on Sunday last, and there is no doubt that he will be warmly received by his many admirers.