.- Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, who was previously expected to step down as Superior General of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) after their General Congregation scheduled for January 5, 2008, could now remain the Jesuit superior after Pope Benedict XVI expressed his opinion.
Fr. Kovenbach, officially convoked the 35th General Congregation with a written communicaton dated February 2nd 2006. In his letter the Jesuit superior announced that the Jesuit summit would elect a new Superior General.
Now however, less than a month before the fourteen members of the "Coetus Praevius" meet in Rome on March 15th to study and organize the approximately 350 proposals sent by the Provincial Congregations in preparation for the Congregation, Fr. Kolvenbach has sent a letter to the world’s Jesuit superiors communicating Pope Benedict's wish that the Jesuit Superior General's term remain a lifetime one, but with "provisions for stepping down for serious reasons."
The Pope's desire opens the door for Fr. Kolvenbach to be re-elected rather than replaced in 2008, unless he presents his resignation.
Born in Druten, Holland in 1928, Fr. Kolvenbach was elected the 29th Superior General of the Society of Jesus in September of 1983 during the 33rd General Congregation.
Jesuits
Fr. Kolvenbach could remain at head of Jesuits
Pope Benedict desires Jesuit appointment remain a lifetime one
Related news
* The number of messages that can be online is limited. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages
Featured Videos
May
18
Liturgical Calendar
May 18, 2013
Saturday of the Seventh Week of EasterAll readings:
Today »This year »
Catholic Daily
Gospel of the Day
John 21,20-25
Gospel
Date
05/18/13
05/17/13
05/16/13
Homily of the Day
John 21,20-25
Homily
Date
05/18/13
05/17/13
05/16/13
Most Popular
Ads by AdsLiveMedia.com
