His expertise on ecclesiastical law led to him serving on many committees, for example he was Secretary of the Royal Commission on Ecclesiastical Courts from 1881 to 1883. Lewis Dibdin, a legal colleague, wrote (see):
Kanyang kadalubhasaan sa batas ng simbahan na humantong sa kanya serving sa maraming mga komite, halimbawa, siya ay Kalihim ng Royal Commission sa mga pari o obispo korte 1881-1883. Lewis Dibdin, isang legal na kasamahan, wrote (makita):