After Berghes moved to the U.S., Mathew consecrated Bernard Mary Williams, in 1916 and on 25 March 1917, Mathew appointed Williams as his successor.
After Berghes moved to the U.S., Mathew consecrated Bernard Mary Williams, in 1916, to safeguard his succession once more. On 25 March 1917, Mathew appointed Bishop Williams as his successor.