“He will be greatly mourned throughout the Society as a wise, humble and dedicated Jesuit, a man of grace and wisdom, simple, unpretentious.” These are the words Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, used to describe Fr. Adolfo Nicolás.
Father Nicolas, affectionately called “Adolfo” by many – and “Nico” by the Jesuits of Asia Pacific – is remembered by many for his sense of humor, courage, and humility. As Superior General, he always insisted on the spiritual depth and the universality of the Society of Jesus.
He was elected the thirtieth Superior General of the Society of Jesus on 19 January 2008. He made countless contributions not only to the development of the Society, but also to the progress of Consecrated Life in general, and of the Church. Fr Nicolás also served in various apostolic areas: as professor of theology, rector of Jesuit Scholastica, and provincial among others.
In an interview with Vatican Radio’s Giancarlo La Vella, Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ shares his recollections of the life and personality of Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, his predecessor.