(13-May-2008) Rev. Thomas E. Roach, S.J., secretary for education for the Society of Jesus, will be the principal speaker at the University of Scranton’s 2008 undergraduate commencement. Father Roach, who is responsible for helping to implement the educational ministry of the Jesuits worldwide, and who was among the delegates who this year elected the new superior general of the Society of Jesus, will also receive an honorary degree at the May 25 ceremony.Since 2001, Father Roach has been the Superior General’s liaison with the 3,888 Jesuit educational institutions worldwide, serving approximately 3 million students. He focuses on secondary and primary education. He was among the delegates who elected Rev. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J., as the Superior General of the Society of Jesus.