 But he continued the project and would later dedicate and bless the new church of Madonna Addolorata on 9 December 1830; this church would become a popular destination for pilgrims.He soon built a small house for himself around the beginning of 1833 (and left his parents' home) and a companion close to that church so that he could tend to its needs.His companion would also take charge in maintaining the church since that individual was not a priest.