Mass of Closure
In the evening of 6th March, at the church of the Gesú, the mass of Closure of the General Congregation 35 was celebrated. »View Photos

Last Session
The morning of 6 March the General Congregation 35 had the last session at the aula. »View Photos

Staff
The rhythm of the General Congregation needs many people around the work of the delegates. »View Photos

Assistancy Groups
Some of the works of the Congregation are done by Assistency Groups.
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Kolvenbach's Farewell
On 1st March the Aula pays homage to Peter-Hans Kolvenbach.
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The Aula
Before the beginning of the sessions, we could capture a glimpse of the atmosphere in the aula. »View Photos

General Counselors
Some pictures of the new Government team of Father General.
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Papal Audience
On 21 February, His Holiness Benedict XVI received the members of the General Congregation in a private audience. »View Photos

Mass with the JRS
The international office of the Jesuit Refugee Service organized a mass and a reception for the delegates of the General Congregation. »View Photos

Visit to San Egidio
Fr. General and the delegates were invited to the San Egidio Community on February 9. »View Photos

Sistine Chapel
On Saturday february 9, a group of delegates visited the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. »View Photos

Ash Wednesday
Eucharist celebration on February 6, at St. Ignatius Church. »View Photos

The Eucharists at the Congregation
The Eucharist is central to the life of the Congregation, day after day.
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Work Groups
Much of the work takes place in small groups organized thematically before the plenary sessions begin. »View Photos

Official Pictures
January 21, 2008 begins with pictures taken by assistancies on the rooftop of the Curia. »View Photos

Mass of Thanksgiving
On January 20, 2008 Fr Nicolas presides his first mass as General of the Society of Jesus in a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at the Gesu Church.
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Election
Father Adolfo Nicolás is elected General of the Society of Jesus by GC 35 on January 19, 2008. »View Photos

Mass of Election
The day of the election began with a mass concelebrated by all the electors at the Church of the Holy Spirit next door to the Curia. »View Photos

Murmurations
Electors engage in a period of prayer and private conversations known as murmurations four days before election day. »View Photos

Kolvenbach's Resignation
Fr Peter-Hans Kolvenbach resigns as General during an emotional session on January 14, 2008. The Congregation accepts it and praises him for his exceptional work. »View Photos

First Sessions
Once the Congregation begins so do sessions in the aula, which is the setting for subsequent debates and discussions. »View Photos

Opening Mass
GC 35 formally begins with a solemn Mass on January 7, 2008 at the Gesu Church presided by Cardinal Franc Rode. »View Photos

Preparations
There have been many necessary preparations in order to be ready for the GC 35. Most of them take place in the aula, a few days before the official opening day. »View Photos

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