A Conversation with Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz
The auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei speaks about Bishop Javier Echevarría's last hours in the hospital, and points to some of the key features in his life.
Live Transmission of Prelate's Funeral Mass
This website will offer live transmission of a funeral Mass for Bishop Javier Echevarria, which will be celebrated on Thursday December 15th at 7 pm in Rome, at Saint Eugene's Basilica.
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.
Bishop Javier Echevarria has passed away
Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Rome time, on December 12th, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
"He will be helping us from heaven"
An interview published on Radio Vaticano (in Italian) by Alessandro Gissotti with Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei.
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.
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.
Article by the Prelate in "Avvenire"
An article by Bishop Javier Echevarría, published in "Avvenire," expressing gratitude for the Jubilee Year of Mercy in the Church. "A person who has experienced mercy is called to communicate it to others."
Closing of Jubilee Year in Our Lady of Peace
On November 13 in Rome, the Holy Door in the prelatic church of our Lady of Peace, which has been open during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, was closed by the Prelate.
Pope Francis Receives the Prelate in Audience
On November 7 in the morning, the Holy Father received Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, in an audience.