At Nagasaki, Ven. Father John Baptist de Baeza died. In the space of three years he is said to have baptized 75,000 adults at Goa, Macao, Mozambique, and in Japan.
1909
Apostolic Letter of Pius X, "Vinea Electa" erects the Pontifical Biblical Institute, to combat "false, erroneous and heretical views, especially those recently current."
1938
Proclamation of the decree by Franco that restores the Society in Spain.
1945
Fr. Ferdinand Bonsrel, S.J. dies missionary in Sri Lanka from l901-45. Educator, scientist, honored by a stamp.
1965
General Congregation 31 opens its first session. It will elect Fr. Pedro Arrupe as Superior General.
