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  1. Ad charisma tuendum: Extraordinary General Congress
About the General Congress
  • The Extraordinary General Congress of Opus Dei Begins

  • The charism of Opus Dei in St Josemaria’s words

    "Sowers of Peace and Joy": The Charism of Opus Dei in St. Josemaría's Words

  • Q&A about the Extraordinary General Congress

  • Press Dossier for the Extraordinary General Congress of Opus Dei

  • Infographic: How is Opus Dei governed?

  • Letter from the Prelate (30 March 2023)

  • Recent Events in Opus Dei's Juridical Path

  • Images of the Congress

About the Motu Proprio
  • Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”

  • Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”

  • Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers

  • Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)

Q&A
  • What is the purpose of the Motu Proprio "Ad charisma tuendum"?

  • Who is summoned to the congress?

  • What does the motu proprio ‘Ad charisma tuendum’ mean for the life of the faithful of the Prelature?

  • Why does ‘Ad charisma tuendum’ insist on the “charism” of Opus Dei? Are charism and hierarchy opposing realities?

  • How do charism and hierarchy complement each other in Opus Dei?
  • Does anything change in the Prelature’s governance?
  • What is an Extraordinary General Congress?
  • Who is competent to modify the Statutes of Opus Dei?
  • Why is the Extraordinary General Congress being called?
  • What are the Statutes? Why are they so important for the Prelature?
  • Why is it stated that the Prelate will not be a bishop?
  • What does the title of “Supernumerary Apostolic Protonotary” mentioned in the motu proprio refer to?
  • What result can be expected from the congress?
  • What does it mean that the Pope is the legislator?
  • The Extraordinary General Congress of Opus Dei Comes to an End
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  • Saint Josemaría website
  • Blessed Alvaro del Portillo website
  • Romana, Bulletin of the Opus Dei Prelature
  • St. Josemaria Institute
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