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Bishop Javier Echevarria

Biographical information about Bishop Javier Echevarria, the second successor of St. Josemaria Escriva as head of Opus Dei, from 1994-2016.

1994-2016

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Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

He succeeded Saint Josemaria at the head of Opus Dei. His ardent desire to win souls for Christ is reflected in his episcopal motto: "Regnare Christum volumus!" He was beatified on 27 September 2014. His feast day is celebrated on the 12th of May.

1975-1994

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