Opus Dei

In this month’s podcast, Bishop Javier Echevarria reflects on the last corporal work of mercy. “My sons and daughters, and friends: knowing how to die is just as important as knowing how to live, and in both cases we can be helped.”

"The Marian month par excellence has just begun, when we try to put devotion to our Lady at the center of each day."

Press release about Montse Grases' life and canonization cause.

In a decree dated April 26, Pope Francis authorized that Montse Grases (1941-1959), a young woman of Opus Dei, had practiced the virtues in an heroic degree and could be declared venerable.

On April 26, 2016, Pope Francis, after meeting with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, authorized the publication of the decree declaring Montse Grases venerable.

A 6 minute video with highlights from the ordination of 27 priests in Rome on April 23. With scenes from the get-together with the Prelate of Opus Dei after the ceremony.

Javier Palau, 18 years old, is from Guadalajara in Spain. Several months ago he decided to undertake the adventure of moving to Japan and begin learning a new language and culture and making new friends.

Michael Fagan, who grew up in Washington D.C., was ordained on April 23. In this brief video he talks about his hopes for his future life as a priest.

On Saturday April 23, the Prelate of Opus Dei ordained 27 priests in Rome. A brief video with words from some of the new priests.

In reference to the recent quake, the Prelate of Opus Dei has sent a letter to the Vicar of the Prelature in Ecuador, Msgr. Paulino Busca.