Father Bill Oulvey is a Jesuit from the Missouri Province (USA). For the past four years he has served the Society of Jesus as Secretary of the US Assistancy in Rome. This clerical position, involving both paperwork and computers, put him in touch with the rich tradition of the Society which views correspondence as holy since it represents a person made in God's image and likeness. From his office in the General Curia he has been in touch with Jesuits from all over the world and their ministries; he served at the most recent General Congregation held in Rome and has come to understand the profound relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Holy Father.