Letter from the Prelate of Opus Dei on the tragedy in the United States
Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, sent a letter to the Vicar of Opus Dei for the United States, Rev. Arne A. Panula, about the tragic events today.
Conference at Northwestern University draws 800
On June 29, about 800 persons gathered near Chicago for a Centennial Conference on “The Vision of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá for a Christian Life Lived to the Full.”
Cardinal sees Archdiocese 'privileged' by Opus Dei presence
A reprint of an article in the New York Archdiocesan paper on a Mass celebrated by Cardinal O'Connor in commemoration of Opus Dei's founder, Blessed Josemaria Escriva.
Petawa Service Project
Petawa Service Project, which began in 1987, brings together 15 high school girls for each of the two one-week sessions.
Information on traveling to Rome for the canonization
Committees coordinating trips to Rome for Blessed Josemaria's canonization have been established in various countries. See contact information below.
THE FOUNDER OF OPUS DEI
Several biographies of the founder of Opus Dei have been published in a number of languages over the past 25 years. While most of them provide interesting insights into the life of Josemaria Escriva and contain valuable information about the birth and development of Opus Dei, none provides as complete a picture as this new biography by Vasquez de Prada.
Blessed Josemaría's Intercession
People all over the world have discovered that seeking the intercession of Blessed Josemaría in matters great and small has brought a rich harvest of grace from God. Here are several stories about how Opus Dei's founder has interceded for them.
A hospital for the poor
The construction of Aq’on Jay Hospital will bring a new ray of hope to the impoverished farmers of Chimaltenango. Aq’on Jay will be the first ambulatory hospital in the area, one of the poorest provinces of Guatemala.
Symposium on Work in Ivory Coast
More than 300 persons attended a recent conference entitled “Work, a Way of Holiness.” The symposium, which took place at a hotel in Abidjan, explored the implications of Blessed Josemaría's teachings for the world of work.
Las Garzas Agricultural School (Chile)
Under Blessed Josemaría’s inspiration, Las Garzas Agricultural School opened its doors in 1963 with just eighteen students. The school, located 150 km south of Santiago in the Chimbarongo district, now has 150 students enrolled and offers continuing programs for many more alumni.