1835. He first taught in Florence and then at the Ducal College of Correggio, where he held the chair of philosophy and mathematics, which brought him fame throughout the Duchy of Modena. In 1789 he was transferred to the Tolomei College in Siena.
During his residence there for more than 40 years, he taught philosophy, physics, mathematics, and later also introduced the study of mineralogy, geology, and paleontology; from 1803 he was also professor of mathematics and experimental physics at the University. He particularly cultivated geological and paleontological sciences and maintained relationships with many Italian and foreign scientists. Alongside his reputation as a scientist (though he left no printed scientific works), he was highly distinguished by his apostolic spirit in his priestly mission.