The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On 15 August, the Church celebrates Christ taking his Mother up to Heaven, a dogma defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
With the Pope in Lisbon
Thousands of young people celebrated World Youth Day with Pope Francis from 1-6 August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Find his agenda and links to his addresses and homilies here.
Motu Proprio Regarding Personal Prelatures
On the modification of canons 295-296 regarding personal prelatures.
The Prelate in Cebu (Philippines) 2023
Msgr. Fernando Ocariz was in Cebu on August 3-5, at the latter part of his 12-day apostolic trip to the Philippines. From there he flew to Indonesia, and will proceed to Australia and New Zealand.
My Damascus Experience
"I decided to join the Work after Christmas (the day was 3rd January 1968), and obviously, I have no regrets till date."
The Prelate in the Philippines, 26-31 July 2023
Highlights of the Prelate’s activities in Manila.
Program of the Prelate of Opus Dei in Australia and New Zealand
From August 8 to August 26, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz will be making a pastoral visit to Australia and New Zealand.
"Omnia in bonum": All things work together for good
On Sunday, 30 July 2023, the Prelate of Opus Dei had a one-hour gathering with a large group of families, members of Opus Dei and their friends at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Pope's Prayer Intention for August 2023
Let us pray that the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help us young people to set out on the journey, witnessing to the Gospel with our own lives.
July 29: Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
To stress the family spirit of the home in Bethany where Jesus loved to stay, Pope Francis has established the memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, replacing the previous memorial of Saint Martha.