Port Moresby, PNG, 21 August 2016 -- I come from a Catholic family and am the fourth in the family with three brothers and one sister. My father is from Bunai village in Manus Province and my mother is from Malol village, Aitape District in Sandaun Province. My father is a teacher while my mother is a house wife. My vocation interest began at an early age of three years, thanks to the teachings and Christian principles given by my parents. They were the ones who brought us to the village rosaries organized by different communities especially in the month of October.

Hence, I always try to conduct myself in the right way. As a young person, I would correct my friends when they swear or do something wrong, and then they would jokingly call me Pater (Priest). Even my aunty back at home will also call me Pater because of my good behaviour
Though the above signs of a vocation were present, I still did not have clear direction towards becoming a religious. This was made clear when I entered Don Bosco Vanimo in the Sandaun Province in the year 2003. I remained there for four years as a boarding student and completed my grade nine (9) to grade twelve (12) from the year 2003 to 2006. I was so happy that my vocation to become a religious was strengthened with the help of the Salesians. The good learning environment was conducive to guide me as a student in all aspects of mental, social, physical, emotional and most especially spiritual aspects, created a big impact in my life.