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primary purpose of the General Congregation is to elect a new Superior General.
With that task accomplished, the Jesuit delegates from around the world embark
on the next major task – that of reviewing postulate, which are concerns from
across the world that are brought to the attention of the whole Society. These
postulata will be reviewed and they may become decrees that result from the
deliberations. For instance, our former Superior General asked the Society to
examine its relationship to refugees and displaced persons. I would suspect the
Society will keep this as a priority.
In
a couple of weeks, Pope Francis will address the Congregation and will give
exhortations for the areas he wants the Society to direct its energies and
prayers. After this meeting, the new Assistants will be named and Decrees will
be promulgated. No time frames are given for these events as the proceedings
take on a life of their own. We ask for your continued prayers as the Society
continues to evolve and to respond to the needs of the least fortunate among
us.
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