He worked around the docks for a while. but this was not sufficient to sustain him. He then. inspired by the friendship that had been shown him by American GIs and a desire to have the liberty and freedom that would be his in America. hid himself aboard the steamship Coral Sea and arrived in Philadelphia on December 3. 1947. He was detected by immigration officials and sent to Ellis Island. He was confined there for upwards of a year. during which time he gained the friendship of all with whom he came in contact. Finally. through the interest taken in him by the International Institute of Philadelphia. a most worthwhile charitable agency that cares for distress cases among foreign immigrants at the port of Philadelphia. his case was brought to the attention of Msgr. Arthur B. Strenskl. pastor of St.
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