Opus Dei

Message

Work, family life, and the ordinary events of each day are opportunities for drawing close to Christ, and making Him known to others.

A list of Spiritual Retreat in East Africa in 2019

Place in the Church

Opus Dei's work of spiritual formation complements the work of local churches. People who join Opus Dei or attend its activities continue to belong to their local dioceses.

Historical Overview

Opus Dei was founded in 1928 in Spain and is currently established in 66 countries.

Christians in the middle of the world

Opus Dei has around 90,000 members, both men and women. 98% are laypeople, most of whom are married. The remaining 2% are priests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Opus Dei.

The greatest show in the world, at the service of Africa

Dancing for Kenya. Let us sing so that Kenyan children can eat every day. This was the purpose of the musical organized by a group of young people in Barcelona this Christmas. After several months of rehearsal, 35 students climbed onto the stage to perform 'The Great Showman' before the eyes of 200 spectators.

Tondo Social Outreach: "Everyone can help"

Young professionals, teachers, students, and families in the Philippines responded generously to Pope Francis' message for the Second World Day of the Poor.

Tekeleza Leadership Program: Creating Teen Leaders

Tekeleza is a Kiswahili word that means ‘to achieve’. The program, under Kianda Foundation, has been running for two years and has seen over 200 teenagers go through it. It aims at helping young girls understand themselves, lead themselves and influence others in order to create positive change in the world. The program has been run in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kitui.