Opus Dei

In this interview with EWTN, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, reflects on the life of Alvaro del Portillo, who was beatified in Madrid on Sept. 27.

In March 2014, 16 intrepid young men from Sydney left their university studies and jobs on a pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land. They took part in the UNIV conference – a conference organised for University students from across the world during Holy Week; and also attended the canonisations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII. The pilgrimage was organised by Warrane College and also involved students from Mirrabooka and Nairana Study Centres.

The Apostolic Nuncio in Australia, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Gallagher presided over the celebrations for the feast of St Josemaria in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney on the 26th June. His homily, in full, is found below.

St Mary Star of the Sea, West Melbourne is considered one of Australia’s most beautiful neo-gothic churches. In 2001 the administration of St Mary's was entrusted to the priests of Opus Dei. The current Parish Priest is Fr Andrew Paris. He is assisted by Fr Anthony Bernal and Fr Peter Fitzsimons, who are priests in residence.

Centres of Opus Dei conduct social projects with young Australians locally and internationally. Below are a series of articles about the various projects.

In a number of cities in Australia, evenings of recollection and classes on the Catholic faith are conducted at local churches, private homes, offices, etc. (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Hobart, Newcastle/Maitland, Wollongong)

On May 17, 1992, John Paul II beatified Josemaria Escriva. A 3-minute video with highlights from that day.

Dennis, from the Philippines, was ordained on May 10, 2014. After working for some years as an engineer, God called him to the priesthood.

Tadeo, from Mexico, was ordained on May 10, 2014. He speaks briefly about how God made known to him his vocation as a priest.