From 1951 to 1958, he studied at the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome, where he obtained a doctorate in theology; after finishing his studies, he returned home.
Dari 1951 sampai 1958, ia belajar di Universitas Kepausan Lateran, Roma, dimana ia meraih gelar dokterandes dalam bidang teologi; setelah menyelesaikan studinya, ia kembali ke kampung halaman.