On 18 December 1907, in the presence of his family, the diplomatic corps, numerous bishops and cardinals, and his friend Rampolla, he received the episcopal consecration from Pope Pius X himself.
Pada 18 Desember 1907, di hadapan keluarganya, korps diplomatik, banyak uskup dan kardinal, dan temannya Rampolla, ia menerima konsekrasi episkopal dari Paus Pius X sendiri.