The Superior General Is In Africa

Jesuits Leader Visits Nigeria

From Kunle Aderinokun in Abuja, 04.27.2009

For the first time ever, the Superior-General of Jesuits, Rev. Fr Adolfo Nicolas, will be visiting Nigeria and Ghana , starting tomorrow. As part of his itinerary, which spans three days, Fr. Nicolas, the 'Father- General', as he is fondly called, will be visiting Loyola Jesuit College (LJC) in the Federal Capital Territory , Abuja Principal of Loyola Jesuit College , Rev. Fr. John-Okoria Ibhakewala, said in a statement that, “ we are most honoured to have him with us here at LJC for about two days.” Ibhakewala who said there will be a mass for Fr. Nicolas tomorrow and a picnic with him thereafter, called on parents and friends to join the school in hosting ‘Father-General’.

The statement also said that a dinner in honour of the ‘Father General’ which will have in attendance, amongst others, a member of LJC benefactor will be held in honour of the ‘Father-General’ at the Spanish Embassy in Nigeria inside the residence of the Spanish Ambassador.

The Supreme Head of the Jesuits was born in Palencia , Spain in 1936 and began his theological studies at Sophia Jesuit University in Japan in 1964. He was ordained priest in 1967. As an author, he has written two books in Japanese language. He has also done extensive studies about the challenges facing Christianity in Asia , immigration labourers and refuges among others. Apart from English, he is fluent in Spanish, Japanese and several other European languages.

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