He received holy orders and on 10 May 1590 was appointed dean of Antwerp Cathedral.

[2] This was the beginning of a period of peace (due to the ceasefire preceding the Twelve Years' Truce of 1609–1621) and of rebuilding after the devastations of the Dutch Revolt.

After Pieter Damant's death he was transferred to the diocese of Ghent, taking possession of the see on 5 November 1610.

[2] His notable exertions to restore order to his diocese undermined his health, and he died in Ghent on 21 May 1612.

His main legatee was Marguerite Maes, but he also left a number of relics to his cathedral.