Telegram from Pope Francis
As soon as he heard the news of Bishop Echevarría's death, the Holy Father telephoned to express his sorrow and also sent an affectionate telegram.
Biography and Photos of Bishop Javier Echevarria
Biographical information about Bishop Javier Echevarria, the second successor of St. Josemaria Escriva as head of Opus Dei, from 1994-2016.
Wake and Funeral Mass for the Prelate
The mortal remains of Bishop Javier Echevarría were brought this morning to Our Lady of Peace, the Prelatic church of Opus Dei. A memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, December 15th, at 7 pm, in Saint Eugene's basilica.
Archbishop Lori's Homily for Feast of St. Josemaria
A homily given by Archbishop William E. Lori on June 18, 2016, for the feast of Saint Josemaria Escriva, in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption, Baltimore.
Bishop Echevarría Has Minor Lung Infection
The Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, is in the Campus Bio-Medico hospital in Rome with a minor lung infection.
"And Forgive Us Our Trespasses..."
Vic Tam from Hong Kong recounts the story of her father's conversion, the result of God's grace and mutual forgiveness in her family.
Letter from the Prelate (December 2016)
"We are invited to turn our eyes to Christ, while recalling his terrestrial birth in Bethlehem and awaiting, also with joy and peace, his glorious coming at the end of time."
“S.O.S. — Giving Birth in the Congo”
“Being a mother in my country requires a lot of sacrifice," said Dr. Celine Tendobi, gynecologist at Monkole Hospital in Kinshasa, during a recent conference held at the University of Navarra.
Montse day in Kianda School
We decided to organise a Montse Day during which the different classes would put up presentations on different aspects of Montse’s life.
Novena for the Immaculate Conception
With texts and prayers from Saint Josemaria, a novena for the nine days leading up to the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on December 8 is available in pdf format.