Pope Francis Inaugurates Synod for Young People
Homily of the Holy Father at opening Mass for the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, on the theme "Young people, the faith and vocational discernment." The Synod will close on October 28.
Thanksgiving Mass for 90th and 60th Anniversaries
Anniversaries are always a great cause and opportunity for celebration. Anniversaries are also a great chance and indeed opportunity for a candid examination of conscience.
Working on Trust (6): Each Child Is Different
As children grow up, many parents are surprised to realize that their blueprint for them does not quite match the reality. A video from Kenya. The sixth in the series "Working on Trust."
Contract Awarded for 2 years
Jeremy White is a faithful of Opus Dei who died in Nigeria in 1990 with a reputation for holiness. He was born in Aldershot, England on May 18, 1938. He did a bachelor’s degree in History and Modern languages in Cambridge University. He converted from Anglicanism in 1959. In the same year, he moved to Nairobi, Kenya, to help with the start of Strathmore College. While in Nairobi he asked for admission to Opus Dei. In 1965 he moved to Nigeria to help in the start of Opus Dei activities in that country.
Apostolic Journey to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
From September 22-25, Pope Francis carried out an apostolic visit to the Baltic states. Links to all the addresses and homilies.
The First Supernumeraries. The 1948 Workshop
70 years ago, in September 1948, Saint Josemaria organized a gathering for 15 men where he spelled out in detail what the vocation of married members in Opus Dei entails. An article published in "Studia et Documenta," vol. 12.
"A seed of vibrant disciples of Christ"
An interview with Archbishop Jourdan, apostolic administrator for Estonia, about the Pope's 22-25 September trip to the Baltic states. Published in "Our Sunday Visitor."
60 years ago in East Africa, Part 3
22nd of September there will be a solemn Thanksgiving Mass in Nairobi to celebrate 60 years since Opus Dei started stable work on the continent of Africa, precisely in East Africa. This is Part 3 of a series of articles tracing the history of that divine African adventure.
"You, we, and a revolution begins"
In October 2018, an Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the theme “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment” will take place in Rome. Pope Francis has asked for prayers for the work of the Synod.
Transform Kenya - Strathmore University
We're very happy to be celebrating 60 years since the people who started Strathmore came to Africa from United States and Europe and their dream was to start a university.