Opus Dei

Javi!, shouted St. Josemaria as he collapsed on the floor. Bishop Javier Echevarria witnessed his final moments. In this interview shown on Spanish television last Christmas, the Prelate recalls some details of June 26, 1975 (7:49).

During the Year for Priests, Bishop Javier Echevarría made a pilgrimage to Ars and the tomb of Saint John Mary Vianney, patron for priests. With gallery of photos from the trip.

The Prelate of Opus Dei sent a letter to members and cooperators of the Work in Chile as soon as he learned about the earthquake.

Invited by the Archbishop of Valencia, Bishop Javier Echevarría also gave an address for priests from Valencia during the Year for Priests.

On Thursday, January 21, Benedict XVI received Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, in a private audience.

In a recent interview, the Prelate of Opus Dei spoke about Christmas and the family. “I want to treat others as Christ would” (Video: 2’00”).

Excerpt from Bishop Javier Echevarría’s recent get-together in Puerto Rico with people who attend Opus Dei’s activities and their friends (03’47’’).

Excerpts from Bishop Javier Echevarría’s recent get-together in Puerto Rico with people who take part in Opus Dei’s activities and their friends (03’47’’).

A brief video of the dedication ceremony, presided over by Bishop Javier Echevarría. The Archbishop of Mérida, Emilio Berlié, also took part.

2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of St. Josemaría’s spiritual masterpiece, "The Way." It has sold 5 million copies in 50 languages. Here is the introduction to "The Way" written by Bishop Javier Echevarría for the 2006 Doubleday edition.