Opus Dei

This December 25th is the 50th anniversary of the convocation of the Second Vatican Council by Blessed John XXIII. An article on the significance of this anniversary by Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Vicar General of the Prelature of Opus Dei.

Rome Reports video summary of Benedict XVI's visit to Benin (18-20 November 2011).

The web page is beginning a series of articles on the family, focused on the teachings of the recent Magisterium and St. Josemaria. The first two articles in the series are now available.

"There Be Dragons," a film by director Roland Joffé on the life of Saint Josemaría, opened in theaters in the Philippines on November 9. Here is a review of the film from a major Manila newspaper.

On November 5, in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 35 faithful of Opus Dei as deacons. With list of new deacons (to be ordained priests in May), photos, and words from the homily.

The apostolic work of Opus Dei began in Indonesia two years ago. Here is an enthusiastic first-hand report from some of the young women there.

In an article published in "L'Osservatore Romano," Javier Cotelo recounts how the mosaic dedicated to Mary, "Mother of the Church," came to be placed in St. Peter's square, in December 1981.

A Rome Reports video summary of the Pope's recent visit to his native land.

Saint Josemaría was canonized on October 6, 2002 by Blessed John Paul II. Two videos with highlights from the ceremony in St. Peter's square, and words from the Pope.

Lucia, a young mother and former bank executive in Hong Kong, has organized numerous book sales for the writings of Saint Josemaría at parishes all around the city.