Mass of St Josemaría in Dublin 2026
From The Irish Catholic, 16th July 2026: Fr Ezekiel Mercau pictured with Bishop Donal Roche at the annual Mass for the feast of St Josemaría Escriva, founder of Opus Dei, at the church of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Dublin recently.
Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens
Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.
“Why look among the dead for someone who is alive?”
Homily of H.E. Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, at a Mass in honour of St Josemaría Escrivá, 28th June 2025, in the parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Dublin.
Olga Marlin: The dream that made history
She left the comfort of Europe to empower African women. The impact is continental, writes Lilian Aluanga.
Feast of Our Lady of Knock - “The First Marian Devotion”
The Feast of Our Lady of Knock on August 17th celebrates the Marian apparition at Knock, Ireland, which occurred on August 21, 1879. The event underscores the intimate relationship between Mary and the Eucharist, highlighting her role in Christ's sacrifice and her guidance in Eucharistic devotion. Pope Francis elevated the Knock Shrine to an “International Shrine of Special Eucharistic and Marian Devotion” in 2021, emphasising its significance.
Mass on the 20th anniversary of St Josemaría’s Canonisation at Knock Shrine
Homily by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha
75th Anniversary of Opus Dei in Ireland
José Ramón Madurga arrived in Dublin on 4 October 1947 to begin Opus Dei activities in Ireland.
The Regional Vicar
Mgr Christian van der Ploeg is the Regional Vicar for the region of North West Europe.
Contact information for activities in various Irish cities
Addresses for some centres of Opus Dei in Ireland.
Masses in Belfast and in Knock to mark Feast Day of St Josemaría
Feast day of St Josemaría.