Opus Dei

After studying law at the University of Ottawa, Fr. Julio worked as a lawyer in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 8th in Rome. Following is part one of an interview with Fr. Julio.

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).

On June 11, Benedict XVI closed the Year for Priests in Rome. To help reflect on its significance, we offer some videoclips of St. Josemaria speaking about the role of priests in the Church and love for priests.

Molly, a student at the University of California at Berkeley, talks about living her faith at the university and recalls how that faith was tested by the recent death of her mother.

The St. Josemaria Institute offers a Mass kit designed to help priests and parishes organize Masses for the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva on June 26. The Mass kit is free of charge.

"Do you know Benedict XVI?" Some Spanish universty students have produced a lively 5 minute video about the Pope to express their esteem for him.

Upon arriving at Fatima on May 12, Benedict XVI placed a golden rose before our Lady's image and addressed Mary with this prayer.

Coverage of Pope's apostolic trip to Portugal. With prayer when offering our Lady of Fatima a golden rose, video of visit to Chapel of the Apparitions, and a photo gallery.

Sergei, a 28-year-old historian, is a Russian Orthodox cooperator of Opus Dei who found St. Josemaría on the Internet in his hometown of Ryazan.

In Rome on May 8th, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 32 members of the Prelature of Opus Dei to the priesthood. With words from the homily, video interviews, and a photo gallery of the ceremony.