Returning to East Timor in July 1981, he became a teacher for 20 months, then director for two months, at the Salesian College at Fatumaca.
Kembali ke Timor Timur pada Juli 1981 dia menjadi guru selama 20 bulan, dan kemudian, selama dua bulan, menjadi Direktur di Kolese Salesian di Fatumaca.