Pastoral Trip to Finland and Estonia
The Prelate of Opus Dei is making a pastoral trip to Finland and Estonia from 22-26 November. In addition to visiting members of the Work and friends in these countries, he will attend the ordination of the new bishop of Helsinki.
Monthly Intentions
To the faithful and friends of Opus Dei, the Prelate suggests praying for this intention in a special way from 2 October 2023 until 2 October 2024 (anniversaries of the founding of the Work). In his turn, echoing this petition, the Prelate's representative in the region of East and Southern Africa has proposed a similar intention that faithful and friends in this region could pray for from 2nd of October 2023 until 31st March 2024 (Easter Sunday).
The Prelate encourages us to participate in the day of prayer and fasting for peace
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, encourages the members of the Work to support Pope Francis's desire to pray for peace and to participate in the day of prayer, abstinence, and fasting proposed by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
Video and Stories: the Prelate of Opus Dei in Portugal
Video and stories from Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz's time in Portugal. He met with families, got to know educational initiatives, listened to stories from the recent World Youth Day, and spent time with the people of Opus Dei in the country.
Video of the Prelate in New Zealand
Highlights from the Prelate of Opus Dei's trip to New Zealand. From August 24-26, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz traveled to New Zealand to spend a few days with the faithful of Opus Dei in that country and with the people and families who participate in the Prelature's mission of evangelization.
Video: The Prelate in Indonesia
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz spent a few days in Indonesia before travelling to Australia at the beginning of August. Here is a written summary of the trip, together with a video and photo gallery.
Video: The Prelate in Cebu
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz was in Cebu from 3 to 5 August, for the last part of his 12-day apostolic journey to the Philippines. From there he flew to Indonesia, and will continue on to Australia and New Zealand.
Program of the Prelate of Opus Dei in Australia and New Zealand
From August 8 to August 26, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz will be making a pastoral visit to Australia and New Zealand.
The Prelate in Cebu (Philippines) 2023
Msgr. Fernando Ocariz was in Cebu on August 3-5, in the final part of his 12-day apostolic trip to the Philippines. From there he flew to Indonesia, and will continue on to Australia and New Zealand.
"Omnia in bonum": All things work together for good
On Sunday, 30 July 2023, the Prelate of Opus Dei had a one-hour gathering with a large group of families, members of Opus Dei and their friends at the Mall of Asia Arena.