the next bishop, cardinal alessandro d'este (1621–1624), however, took immediate steps to resurrect the seminary. in november 1622 he ordered the collection of the back taxes due on each of reggio's benefices for the support of the seminary, and on 6 march 1623, he ordered the chapter and clergy of the city to elect delegates to supervise the seminary; the bishop himself appointed his own delegates to each committee. in 1625, there were six seminarians, living in the rooms rented from the chapter. it was not intended that the number should exceed twelve. in the synod of 1627, the bishop conceded that the seminary was in difficulties, and in 1648 it was again closed, due to extreme financial difficulties.