Letter from the Prelate (18 January 2026)

The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to continue responding to the Lord’s invitation to look at reality with a hope that does not disappoint.
DYA: More Than an Academy

People came to DYA Academy for different reasons, but they stayed for the friendships they formed. They stayed for the joyful atmosphere, together with the intriguing call to take their Christianity seriously. They stayed because they discovered something greater than a place to studying or hang out with friends.
A Friend in Heaven: devotion to Pedro Ballester around the world

A new documentary on the spread of devotion to Pedro Ballester around the world has been released on the eighth anniversary of his death.
“I will tell you which are man’s treasures on earth...”

Ioan Bărbuș (1918–2001) is the protagonist of this story of love and resilience after 17 years in prison, set against the backdrop of the first Romanian translation of “The Way.”
Traveling Exhibition on “Arturo the Engineer” Tours Mexico

A traveling exhibition is bringing the life and legacy of Arturo Álvarez to cities across Mexico, inviting thousands to discover how holiness can be lived in everyday work and relationships. Through classrooms, laboratories, and personal mementos, “The Chemistry of Teaching” reveals the impact of a university professor who transformed ordinary life into a path to holiness.
Andyara, Brazil: "I have learnt to grow through every challenge"

Andyara shares her inspiring life story, from her childhood in Campinas to her experience in Lebanon and the challenges of illness and war. In this video, she tells us how her love of literature, her faith in Opus Dei and her courage in the face of adversity have led her to a life full of adventure, learning and profound growth.
Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18 January, culminating in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul on 25 January.

Vatican Says Cause for Ruth Pakaluk Can Move Forward
Admirers of the Catholic convert, a former atheist, say that while many of her pursuits might seem ordinary — wife, mother, volunteer — she lived them in an extraordinary way. This article was first published in the National Catholic Register on 31 October 2025.

“Christmas tree farms are naturally a joyful place”
A married couple’s dream for retirement turned into a service to their community in New Hampshire (United States).

The Prelate of Opus Dei in the USA
A 24-minute documentary about Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz's trip to four US cities in 2019.

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope Francis

Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”

Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."

Statutes of Opus Dei
The Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.

Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.

























