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"I will never tire of repeating that we have to be contemplative souls in the midst of the world, who try to convert their work into prayer.” Saint Josemaría
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  1. About Opus Dei
  • The Prayers (Preces) of Opus Dei with audio

    Every day the faithful of the Prelature raise their hearts to God through this set of prayers in which they praise, thank and petition God the Father, through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit, for their own needs and those of others.

  • Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"

    The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.

  • Keys to understand the Prelature of Opus Dei

    Prelature of Opus Dei

    On 28 November 1982, St. John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature by means of the Apostolic Constitution "Ut sit." Here are some videos and texts on its juridical structure and apostolic mission.

  • 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.

  • Living the Faith in a Post-Pandemic World

    On 8 December, PAREF will hold the 3rd Jesus-Centered Life International Conference (JCL 2022), which will revolve around the theme, “Holy and Heroic: The Courage to be Catholic”

  • "Red dirt, deadly animals and desolate landscapes"

    "It was surreal experience to travel to the heart of the country." Francis Gonzaga, a student from Warrane College in Sydney, reflects on his experience at a volunteer work camp in Alice Springs, Australia.

  • Be to Care: Brainstorming Before the Centenary of Opus Dei

    Looking toward the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Opus Dei (2028-2030), the centenary committee invited professionals working in social initiatives inspired by St. Josemaría or encouraged by his teachings to meet and share their experiences.

  • Masses of St Josemaría in Nigeria (2022)

  • 14 February: Women in Opus Dei

  • Interview with Isabel Sanchez, Author of ‘Compass Women . . .’ and Principal Secretary of Opus Dei

  • Fr. Joe Guzman dies at 62

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Safe Environment for Minors

The Personal Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei in Nigeria, has adopted some measures to ensure the protection of children and young people

OPUS DEI IN NIGERIA 02/11/2020

Guidelines of the Prelate

On February 22, 2020, the Prelate of Opus Dei issued some Guidelines for the entire Prelature, an adaptation to the specific pastoral reality of Opus Dei of the norms promulgated by the Pope: Linee guida per la protezione dei minori e delle persone vulnerabili, of March 26, 2019; motu proprio Vos estis lux mundi, of May 7, 2019.

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  • Writings of the founder of Opus Dei
  • Saint Josemaría website
  • Blessed Alvaro del Portillo website
  • Romana, Bulletin of the Opus Dei Prelature
  • St. Josemaria Institute
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