 In 1871, his mother died (January 17) at the age of 52.On September 1 he was appointed bishop coadjutor of the small town of Vinyoles d'Orís and three days later he took up his charge.In 1873, he published the "cant" (ode or song) "Passió de Nostre Senyor Jesucrist" (Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ).