The 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus
Its Meaning and Messages
From The Director
Some 225 Jesuits from around the world gathered in Rome as a “general congregation” this past January to elect a new superior general, Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., and to examine issues central to Jesuit life in the early 21st century.
By John J. O'Callaghan, S.J.What’s the big deal about a Jesuit General Congregation? And why should a Jesuit university, for instance, be interested in what results from it?
By Sandie Cornish Three of the six decrees of GC35 that have most importance to institutions of higher education (the other three are concerned with Jesuit internal governance).
By Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. On the day we elected Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., we, the members of the 35th General Congregation, realized how much he is an inspired choice—a choice that was guided by gifts of the Holy Spirit and human wisdom.
By Diane Jonte-Pace Santa Clara’s new Core Curriculum, scheduled for launch in Fall 2009, resonates powerfully with the vision of General Congregation Thirty-Five.