University of Navarre gives honorary doctorates to Glendon, Kelly, and Cardinal Rouco
As part of its 50th anniversary year, the University of Navarre gave three honorary doctorates during a ceremony on January 17, 2003. Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei and grand chancellor of the University, presided at the event.
Netherhall House celebrates its 50th anniversary
Netherhall House, a student residence in London inspired by St. Josemaría Escrivá, reached the half-century mark this past summer. An account of the residence's history and of the commemoration of this year's anniversary follows, along with a video clip of Netherhall highlights.
Seminar in Singapore
A seminar entitled “ The Grandeur of Ordinary Life” was held in the Meritus Negara Hotel, in the business district of Singapore, on November 16,2002.
Patrimony for the entire Church
An interview with Bishop Javier Echevarría three months after the canonization of St. Josemaría.
The first Guarani-Spanish edition of “The Way”
A new Guarani-Spanish edition of “The Way” was unveiled in Asunción, Paraguay, on December 13. St. Josemaría’s spiritual classic has now been published in 45 languages, with 4,500,000 copies printed. The Paraguayan Department of Education declared the volume of “educational interest” for use in the primary and secondary school system.
The Centennial Medical Unit
On the occasion of the centennial of the birth of St. Josemaría, the Centennial Medical Unit has been launched in Monterrey, Mexico, to offer free medical care to people with limited means.
John Paul II: The Church continues to raise its prayer for peace
VATICAN CITY, DEC 21, 2002 (VIS) - This morning in the Clementine Hall, the Pope met with cardinals, members of the pontifical family, the Curia and the Roman prelature for the traditional exchange of Christmas greetings.
Advent: a time of fervent hope
A homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría about the Advent season, delivered in the church of St. Josemaría in Rome on November 30, during a Mass in which several faithful of the prelature of Opus Dei were ordained as deacons.
Thanksgiving Mass Homily of Bishop Stack
Bishop Stack was the main celebrant at a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of Saint Josemaria Escriva in London on November 26, in the church of Our Lady of Victories. This is the text of his homily.
University of the Holy Cross grants first three honorary doctorates
The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross has given honorary doctorates to Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi (Theology) and to Professors Javier Hervada (Canon Law) and John M. Rist (Philosophy).