Opus Dei

The full text in English of the homily given by John Paul II at the Mass of Canonization for St. Josemaría Escrivá, and his Angelus message directly following the Mass.

A 99-year-old Filipino priest will be at St. Peter's Square on October 6th. 37 choirs will participate. Pilgrims are coming from 84 different countries. And more....

A homily by Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, delivered in St. Peter's Square, Rome, during the Mass of thanksgiving for the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá on October 7, 2002.

The greeting given by Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, to Pope John Paul II, at the audience in St. Peter's Square on October 7, 2002.

The remains of the new saint have been returned now to Our Lady of Peace, the prelatic church of Opus Dei. St. Josemaría's casket was transferred on the afternoon of Thursday the 10th from the basilica of San Eugenio, after the final thanksgiving Mass celebrated by the prelate of the Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría.

The Vatican Information Service has published the following biography of Josemaria Escriva, in preparation for his canonization on October 6 by John Paul II.

Bishop Echevarria answers candid questions about Blessed Josemaria, Opus Dei, and the Church in the Third Millenium.

On June 26, the liturgical feast of Blessed Josemaria, Bishop Javier Echevarria celebrated a Mass in his honor in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Valle Giulia. Around fifteen hundred people attended the ceremony.

July 2000

"The true measure of Opus Dei’s state of affairs is whether each member is faithful to Jesus Christ." In an interview, the Prelate answers questions about the Centennial of the Founder’s birth, peace in the world, and the Holy Father.