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Election of Father General Adolfo Nicolás Four days of prayer and consultation—known as the “murmuratio”—preceded the election that took place on Saturday, January 19. Father Adolfo Nicolás of the Japanese Province was chosen to head the Society of Jesus.
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Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach SJ departs from the Curia The former superior general of the Jesuits bids a warm farewell to the community which supported him for the 25 years of his service.
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Mass of Thanksgiving for Father Adolfo Nicolás The newly elected Superior General of the Jesuits, Father Adolfo Nicolas SJ, offers his inaugural Mass of thanksgiving at the Gesu church in Rome.
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Father General Kolvenbach Resigns The delegates of GC 35 accepted the resignation of Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach SJ, as Superior General of the Society of Jesus. This historic step set the stage for intense days of prayer and consultation as the congregation members sought to find God’s Spirit leading them to the right person to succeed Father Kolvenbach.
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Opening Mass for General Congregation 35 Delegates began their work with a solemn celebration at the mother church of the Society of Jesus in the heart of Rome. Cardinal Franc Rodé presided at the Mass which featured a choir led by Father Vlastimil Dufka SJ.
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