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  1. Recent News

Opus Dei in Perspective: History, Charism, and Life

Recent News 26/11/2025

We spoke to José Luis González Gullón, co-author of “Opus Dei: A History” (now available in Italian), about the institution’s spiritual and juridical development within the context of the contemporary Church.

Memorial of Saint Severinus

Recent News 07/11/2025

The relics of Saint Severinus are preserved in Villa Tevere in Rome, where the central offices of Opus Dei are located. In the centers of the Prelature the votive Mass in honor Saint Severinus is celebrated on 8 November.

“Opus Dei is what happens in the lives of its members”

Recent News 29/10/2025

Interview with Fernanda Zaidan Lopes, a chemistry graduate (Brazil, 1986) and chair of the Preparatory Committee for the centenary Opus Dei (2028-2030) for the past four years. In a conversation with “Mundo Cristiano” in Rome, she explains the nature of her work and the main challenges of this international project.

Monthly intention

Recent News 02/10/2025

The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2025 to 2 October 2026.

Ordination in Rome: “Deacons who bring hope”

Recent News 22/11/2025

On Saturday, 18 members of Opus Dei from 12 countries were ordained as deacons by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang of Macau. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome.

The Josemaría Escriva Study Center Turns 30

Recent News 02/11/2025
The Josemaría Escriva Study Center turns 30

The Josemaría Escrivá Research Center (CEJE), which celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in October, is entering a period of expansion and renewal. Founded in the 1990s as a bibliographic repository on Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei, it now combines documentation, research, and outreach with an increasingly international scope.

New Mobile Devotional for Your Conversation with God

Recent News 26/10/2025
Prayer book with selected Christian prayers and devotions

We are pleased to introduce a new digital tool designed to make prayer more accessible in everyday life. The Pocket Prayer Book is a curated collection of prayers and doctrinal texts, available on any device in multiple languages, even offline.

2 October 1928: “The history of the mercies of God”

Recent News 30/09/2025

On 2 October 1928, St. Josemaría Escrivá saw what God was asking of him: to remind women and men that holiness is possible in the middle of ordinary life. That message continues to “light up the pathways of the earth” nearly a century later.

Sowing Love, Reaping a Culture of Gift: A Legacy of St. Josemaría

Recent News 13/11/2025

During the BeDoCare conferences held in Kenya this October, Fr. Javier del Castillo, Vicar General of Opus Dei, gave a talk in which he invited participants to reflect on the “culture of gift,” rooted in people’s daily “yes,” their generosity, and their spirit of service, across three key areas: family, professional work, and care and social charity.

"My good friends the souls in purgatory"

Recent News 02/11/2025

On November 2, All Souls Day, the Church reminds us of the need to pray for those who have died and are now being purified.

Monthly Intention

Recent News 02/10/2025

The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2025 to 2 October 2026.

“The Way”: A Centenary Edition of Saint Josemaría’s Most Widely Read Work

Recent News 09/09/2025

A philological edition prepared by Fidel Sebastián, with a foreword by the prelate of Opus Dei and brief annotations that seek to bring its history and context closer to all audiences, to commemorate the book’s 100th edition in Spain.

News from Australia and New Zealand
  • The Prelate's Visit to Australia and NZ

    August 2023 - Australia and New Zealand had the joy of welcoming Mosignor Fernando Ocariz during his pastoral trip to the region.

  • 20 Years A Saint

    Aussies celebrate 20 years since the canonisation of St Josemaria Escriva by sharing their memories

  • Cyclone Harold destroys school in Vanuatu after our workcamp

    In April this year tropical cyclone Harold hit Vanuatu destroying a huge portion of the town of Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo. This town has played host to multiple workcamps run by study centres based in Australia and New Zealand.

  • A Winning Formula for Families

    As expectations on parents to work more days and hours increases over the years, a group of families in Perth, Australia, responded with an ingenious initiative that maximises the quality of the time spent with their spouses, kids and friends.

  • Surprised by Mercy: Hamilton, New Zealand

    As the plight of refugees attracts worldwide concern, students from New Zealand’s Rimbrook Study Centre do their bit to welcome them.

  • Finding Christ in the Middle of the World

    In this series of seven short videos, Australians from all backgrounds speak about the message of Saint Josemaria and its impact on their daily lives.

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