Opus Dei

On August 31, in Cologne, the Prelate of Opus Dei met with 1,200 people from Germany, Belgium and Holland. During the get-together, an 8 year old boy asked a surprising question. With photo gallery.

The feast of Saint Josemaría was celebrated in Rome in the Basilica of Sant’Eugenio, among other churches. Bishop Javier Echevarría in his homily focused on the topic of faith, in this Year of Faith. With photos from the ceremony.

During his recent brief visit to South Africa, the Prelate of Opus Dei met with people who take part in its activities of Christian formation in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

For the Meeting of Ecclesial Movements in Rome over Pentecost, the Prelate of Opus Dei has published an article in the Italian daily "Avvenire." With the Pope's homily at Mass on Pentecost.

Here is the homily given by Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, at the May 4 ordination of 31 priests, in the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome.

Bishop Javier Echevarría expresses his great joy at the news of Pope Francis' election.

An article by the Prelate of Opus Dei published in ABC (Madrid) on Benedict XVI's fruitful service to the Church and our prayerful wait for a new Pope.

Bishop Javier Echevarría expresses thanks to Benedict XVI "for his rich and fruitful magisterium, and also for his humble and generous example of service to the Church and the world."

On Christmas Eve, Bishop Javier Echevarría spoke about the need to draw close to the Child Jesus, to seek to accompany him and strive to be holy.

For the Year of Faith, the Prelate of Opus Dei has established that a plenary indulgence can be gained on specific dates, including November 28, anniversary of the decree by John Paul II erecting the Prelature.