 In 1912, Hasselmans and Renié were reconciled; he announced that he was physically unable to teach at the Conservatoire and wanted her to take his position, although there were no female professors teaching advanced instrumental classes.However, the Conservatoire, as a governmental institution, required approval from the Ministry of Education for its appointments.During the French Third Republic, there was movement to separate church and state and Renié vocally supported the Catholic Church.