 His most notable works are his "Cantique de mariage" for soloist and two-part choir (1918) and his "Missa pro defunctis" for three-part choir and organ (1941).Born in Steenhuffel, Londerzeel, Verdickt studied in Mechelen, first at the Interdiocesan School of Sacred Music, and then at the Mechelen Conservatory where he ultimately graduated with his diploma.In 1906 Verdickt immigrated to Canada to assume a church organist post in Victoriaville, Quebec.