The Prayers (Preces) of Opus Dei
Every day, the faithful of the Prelature raise their hearts to God through this set of prayers in which they praise, thank and petition God the Father, through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit, for their own needs and those of others.
Child Safeguarding Statement
This statement has been prepared to comply with the requirements of the Children First Act 2015 and is derived from "A Safe and Welcoming Church, Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024". The policy of the Catholic Church in Ireland is based on standards of practice accompanied by criteria that assist in reaching these standards and which can be used in assessing and managing risk.
Biography of M. Julia Prats
M. Julia Prats was born in Terrassa (Spain) in 1964. She is an industrial engineer, with a doctorate in Business Administration, and a professor specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation. She has been Central Secretary of Opus Dei since April 2025.
Historical Overview
Opus Dei was founded in 1928 in Spain and is currently established in 66 countries.
Christians in the middle of the world
Opus Dei has around 90,000 members, both men and women. 98% are laypeople, most of whom are married. The remaining 2% are priests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Opus Dei.
Seeing the Invisible
The Spes Program at the Brafa sports school (Barcelona, Spain) accompanies people who are “invisible” to society, affirming their dignity and offering them trust, support, and opportunity.
When the Ground Shook, Hearts Moved
Stories of hope following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu, Philippines on 30 September.
BeDoCare 2025: Africa’s Future Begins with Care
The third edition of Be Do Care, at Strathmore University (Nairobi, Kenya) brought together leaders from across the continent to explore how education, work, and solidarity can transform Africa, inspired by the Christian vision of the human person.
