Opus Dei

The 25th year of Opus Dei’s existence as a prelature has just begun. On the occasion of this anniversary, the following interview was given by Archbishop Francesco Monterisi, the Secretary of the Congregation for Bishops, the Vatican dicastery on which prelatures depend.

Bishop Javier Echevarría recently ordained as deacons 38 members of Opus Dei from 18 countries. The ceremony was celebrated at the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome on the feast of Christ the King. Some excerpts from his homily follow.

The conference center hosts retreats, workshops, classes, conferences, and other activities.

Judas accompanied Our Lord in his public life, but in the end betrayed him. However, Benedict XVI said, "it is not for us to judge his gesture." In his address, the Pope explains how this apostle played a role in "God's mysterious plan of salvation".

Framed portraits of St. Josemaria Escriva are now available from the St. Josemaria Institute.

On August 5, 2006 Pope Benedict XVI was interviewed for the first time by media professionals. The interview was transmitted by Vatican Radio and made available by the Vatican Information Service. Excerpts follow.

"Opus Dei: Decoding God’s Work," a new documentary from Salt + Light Television, is now available.

The homily given by Benedict XVI on the 9th of July, 2006 during the Mass closing the Fifth World Meeting of Families that he celebrated at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain.

Every three years, the Pope convenes this large gathering for the purpose of celebrating God's gift of the family. The current meeting, which Pope Benedict XVI expects to attend, is taking place between July 1 and 9 in Valencia.

Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, ordained 34 priests in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Rome on May 27