In the mid-60’s he did an important experience in Burundi as cooperator lay missioner,teaching drawing and sculpture at the Institute of Fine Art in Burundi (Africa) and founding of a new school of Fine Art, still operating.
Between 1964 and 1969 he created numerous sculptures in Africa and he decorated with great cycles of paintings six churches in Burundi, including the College of Gitega and the church of Nyabikere.