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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.

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"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.

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The Prelate of Opus Dei in Seville: "Grow in friendship, grow through friendship"

From 4 to 8 May, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz greeted, visited, and encouraged several thousand people in Seville, Spain. In different gatherings, he addressed the concerns of the people before him, directing them toward God's love and deep personal friendship, which heals hearts one at a time and fosters the Church's growth in charity.

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The Prelate with Young People in UNIV

Nearly three thousand university students from all over the world travelled to the Eternal City to experience Holy Week in Rome. Over the course of the week, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz held various gatherings with young people, talking to them and sharing experiences of faith and friendship.

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Christmas 2022: "May we be builders of peace"

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, sends a Christmas greeting and invites everyone to foster peace, first of all in the family and at work, and to share the wonder of the closeness of Jesus Christ, God with us.

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Javier Echevarría and the Sick

On 12 December 2016, Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei for 22 years (from 1994 to the day of his death), passed away in Rome. On this anniversary, here is a brief reflection from Msgr. Iñaki Celaya.

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"How far can we go in love for our Lady?"

Photos and stories from Mons. Fernando Ocáriz's pastoral trip to Mexico.

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Pilgrimage of the Prelate of Opus Dei to the Holy Land

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz made a pilgrimage to the holy sites from August 17 to 25, 2022. This video shows some of the sites he visited and collects impressions from those who met him.

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The Prelate of Opus Dei in Barcelona: "May we be sowers of peace and joy"

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz met with faithful of the Prelature in various encounters during his visit to Barcelona from August 5 to 7. He also visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy, as St. Josemaría did on many occasions. On Sunday, August 7, in the afternoon, the Prelate of Opus Dei returned to Rome.

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Video: Prelate's Pastoral Trip to Northwest Spain

On the last day of his pastoral visit to northwest Spain, the Prelate of Opus Dei celebrated Mass in the Cathedral of Oviedo with Archbishop Jesús Sanz and met with faithful and friends of the Prelature.

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