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Letter from the Prelate (14 February 2018)

"Let us give thanks, because all this comes from Him," the Prelate tells us, recalling recent days spent meeting so many people during his trip to Brazil.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Highlights of Prelate's Pastoral Visit to Brazil

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has returned to Rome, after two weeks in Brazil during which he had the opportunity to get to know and speak with many people in the Prelature and their friends, in São Paulo and Río de Janeiro.

From the Prelate

Letter from the Prelate (9 January 2018)

“In the human realm,” Saint Josemaria said, “I want to leave you as an inheritance love for freedom and good humor.” The Prelate invites us to reflect on the gift of freedom, in this letter dated on the Founder's birthday.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Academic Act Honoring Bishop Javier Echevarría

During a two day visit to the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz took part in an academic act honoring the former chancellor Bishop Javier Echevarría, and had a get-together with over 3,000 people in the University's sports complex.

From the Prelate

“Accompanied by your prayer”

On 23 January 2017, Pope Francis named as Prelate of Opus Dei Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Braña. We reproduce here a hand-written message from Saint Josemaría's successor, on the anniversary of his appointment.

From the Prelate

“Lord, may we be people who know how to love”

On the anniversary of Saint Josemaria's birth, the Prelate of Opus Dei celebrated Holy Mass in the Prelatic Church of Our Lady of Peace. We offer a summary of the homily he delivered.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

Video Message from the Prelate for Christmas

A video message for the feast of Christmas from Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei.

From the Prelate

Christmas Greeting from the Prelate

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has written a brief Christmas greeting for faithful of Opus Dei and friends.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Short video of the Prelate’s visit to London

Monsignor Fernando Ocariz completed yesterday his three-day visit to London, where he met many Opus Dei members and friends, and visited several educational and social projects they run.

From the Prelate

Be ready to go against the current, Prelate tells young British Catholics

This requires firm convictions and a good knowledge of one’s faith.

From the Prelate