A Teacher, a Lawyer, A Medical Lab Scientist and a Chemist to be ordained as Opus Dei Priests
On Saturday 23 May 2026, four Nigerians will be ordained priests of the Opus Dei Prelature. The four men practiced different professions before this new adventure. They come from different backgrounds and in this article we share their responses to some questions designed to help you know them better.
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz: “The most faithful path to serve the Church is not to be indifferent to the vicissitudes of our world”
The Prelate of Opus Dei reflects on some contemporary challenges in this interview with Exaudi.
Priestly Ordinations in Rome
On 23 May, eighteen members of Opus Dei will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Fernando José Castro Aguayo, Bishop of Margarita, Venezuela. The ceremony will take place at the Basilica of Saint Eugune at 10:00 am (Rome).
Why do you stand here looking into heaven?
When did you last catch yourself staring into the infinite, not quite sure why? That’s what the apostles found themselves doing after the Ascension: eyes up, trying to process what had just happened. Then someone interrupted them with a question they could ask any of us today: “Why do you stand here looking into heaven?”
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
In 2026, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 May. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom in the Church to prepare for this feast, fifty days after Easter.
Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens
Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.
Homily of the Prelate on the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in the 12 May 2026 Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
Ed Dillett: Plumber
Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.
Three Children and a Cure, Against All Odds
On the feast day of Blessed Álvaro on 12 May, we share this account of grace that a married couple attributes to his intercession after years of struggle and suffering. Their story is a testimony of trust, faith, and gratitude.
My break from L.I.F.E
Facing academic burnout during his second year at the University of Nigeria, a medical student finds unexpected renewal through the L.I.F.E. (Leadership, Impact, Friendship, Encounter) workshop held at the Iwollo Conference Centre. Over three days, the author transitions from seeking a simple escape from his rigorous studies to discovering the profound fulfillment of service, participating in a rural medical outreach and mentoring local secondary students.