While there, Sarto expanded his knowledge of theology, studying both Thomas Aquinas and canon law, while carrying out most of the functions of the parish pastor, who was quite ill.
Sementara di sana, Sarto memperluas pengetahuannya tentang teologi, mempelajari keduanya Thomas Aquinas dan Hukum Kanon, saat melakukan sebagian besar fungsi pendeta paroki, yang cukup sakit.