On June 8, 1743, he was ordained a priest in Salzburg and received a canon's position in Trent.

During his term, he supported Emperor Josef II's church policy reforms.

He advocated the diocesan regulation of Inner Austria, which sought to take into account the geographic conditions and population policy of the territory.

He visited the rural parishes and supported the cultural and spiritual needs of ethnic minorities.

[4] In 1782 he authored a pastoral letter in which he clearly addressed the issues and conflicts between the state and the Church.