To what extent can the Council of Trent (1545–1563) be considered a success for the Catholic Reformation?

The question requires that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the suggestion that the Council of Trent (1545–1563) be considered a success for the Catholic Reformation. The analysis of success may extend beyond the timeframe but must be clearly linked to the question. Candidates may refer to its impact being rather narrow and driving a more fanatical or hard-line position, isolating reformist views. Candidates may refer to a reinforcing of Church doctrine and the role of the Church as sole interpreter of the word of God. Candidates may refer to its function as a counter to Protestant positions and arguably, it initially achieved its objectives. Candidates may refer to its effect on the papacy and papal authority leading to mixed views. Candidates may refer to its long-term impact on the emergence of new orders (Jesuits, Capuchins) that attempted reform by implementing changes. Candidates may agree, partly agree or disagree with the suggestion.