f. Can a Jesuit become a bishop?

In a few special cases, mostly in mission lands, and by exception, some Jesuits have been asked to serve as bishops. Thus there are a number of bishops who began as Jesuits, and several Cardinals who are members of the Society of Jesus.
However, the Constitution of the Society of Jesus discourages Jesuits from nursing any desire to become bishops and even urges novice masters to close the door against any candidate with such ambition. Therefore, under normal circumstances, a Jesuit cannot become a bishop, save for the circumstances mentioned above and when the Pope insists on a Jesuit becoming a bishop.

g. How does one become a Jesuit?

If a young man is interested, he should write to the vocation director for advice and assistance:

VOCATION DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 223
SURULERE, LAGOS STATE NIGERIA.

or

VOCATION DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 1054
CAPE COAST, GHANA

h. What else should I do?

In addition to writing, you should pray to God for guidance, to know and do His will. And you should talk with your Parish Priest, or a Reverend Sister, and ask for their prayers and guidance. Since your parents have guided you to where you are, you should also talk with them about your desire, and seek their advice and permission. you should try to find out more about religious life, and the Jesuits in particular, through reading and browsing Jesuit websites on the internet. And of course it helps to meet Jesuit priests, and scholastics, and talk with them about your desire to be a Jesuit priest.

i. What qualifications or qualities are needed?

The young man must be a baptized, practicing Roman Catholic, between 18 and 25 years of age. Academic standards are high, and the person must have WAEC 6 credits in 6 different subjects in no more than two sittings. One subject must be a credit or better in English Language, and the aggregate must be no more than 27. Those who have completed or are about to complete their university degrees in any area are also encouraged to apply and contact the vocation director in Nigeria or Ghana.

j. Any other personal qualities?

We are looking for healthy, outgoing, interesting young men, who have had some experience in parish societies and in apostolic activities, who have a steady prayer life, are close to the church, especially through the Eucharist, and who are willing to entrust their life and future generously to God through the Society of Jesus and its Superiors. They must be open, ready, and willing to be assigned to whatever work and location the Superior judges best. They should also show leadership qualities and willingness to face difficult challenges. They must be attracted to working with people in need.