JRS Celebrates Arrupe Centenary Mass (Video)

The Chiesa del Gesù in Rome filled with Jesuits and friends on Nov. 9, 2008 as Father General Adolfo Nicolás presided at a Mass sponsored by the Jesuit Refugee Service in honor of its founder, Father Pedro Arrupe. The event also marked the formal opening of a photo exhibition showing the 30-year history of the JRS.

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Father General Visits California Province (Part 2)

Father General Nicolás continued his first visit to the United States as superior general of the Jesuits by attending events at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and then flying up to Sacramento where he continued to acquaint himself with Jesuit apostolates. Then he went to the University of San Francisco campus for further meetings.

U.S.A., California Province | 02-Jun-2009

Father General Visits California Province

Father General Nicolás visits the California Province as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding.

U.S.A., California Province | 02-Feb-2009

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.

Rome, Curia Generalizia | 17-Mar-2008

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.

Rome, Curia Generalizia | 03-Nov-2008

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.

Rome, Chiesa del Gesù | 20-Jan-2008

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.

Rome, Curia Generalizia | 14-Jan-2008

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.

Rome, Chiesa del Gesù | 01-Jul-2008