Guide Note

Adolfo Nicolas is the Superior General of the Roman Catholic Jesuits. He was appointed Superior General on January 19, 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Born: April 29, 1936
2. Birthplace: Villamuriel de Cerrato, Spain
3. Nationality: Spanish
4. Studied at University of Alcalá and Sophia University
5. Taught at Sophia University for 30 years
6. Appointed: January 19, 2008
7. Extensive experience in Asia
8. 30th Superior General of the Jesuits
9. Can speak Spanish, English, Italian, French and Japanese

Key Dates

1. 1953: Entered the Society of Jesus
2. 1960: Traveled to Japan
3. 1964: Entered Sophia University
4. March 17, 1967: Ordained
5. 1968-1971: Studied at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome
6. 1978-1984: Named director of East Asian Pastoral Institute at the Ateneo de Manila University
7. 1991-1993: Named rector of the theologate in Tokyo
8. 2004: Returned to the Philippines
9. January 19, 2008: Appointed 30th Superior General

1. Professor, systemic theology at Sophia University
2. Director, East Asian Pastoral Institute at the Ateneo de Manila University
3. Rector, Theologate in Tokyo
4. Provincial, Jesuit Province of Japan
5. Moderator of Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Micronesia, Myanmar and East Timor
6. Superior General of the Society of Jesus