Opus Dei

Fr. Charles Wanyoike, a Kenyan, was ordained priest on May 24th 2008 in Rome, Italy by the Bishop Javier Echevarría.

On May 24th, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained thirty six of the Prelature’s faithful to the priesthood. Two of the new priests offer reflections on what this step means for them. With links to 20 photos from the ceremony and the Prelate's homily.

All of Benedict XVI's addresses and homilies during his April 2008 visit to the United States.

In his letter, Bishop Javier Echevarría advises us to draw close to the Mother of God in our prayer and ask her to teach us how to speak with her Son.

"I am 82 years of age and have 8 children, 25 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. I have been a supernumerary for over 30 years and I give thanks to God every day for my own vocation to Opus Dei, and for that of two of my children." -- Kay Kiernan, Dublin, Ireland

Luis Borrallo is Director of Advancement at Strathmore University in Kenya, which was started in 1960 by some members and cooperators of Opus Dei. He recounts some of the challenges presented by the university's growth.

On the occasion of Strathmore University being awarded a Charter by the Government of Kenya, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei and Chancellor of the University took time to answer some questions put to him about the beginnings of the University, its foundational charismas, his vision for the future and a little about his life

We offer a video with some of the highlights from the Pope's trip to the U.S. (2'20").

In his brief address on Saturday afternoon when meeting with disabled children at St. Joseph's seminary, the Holy Father stressed the divine value of all human life and the pressing need "to see life as God does."

Benedict XVI expresses his gratitude and affection just before boarding the plane that will take him back to Rome.