Opus Dei

Two specialist institutions launch a new website dedicated to the history of Opus Dei, combining academic rigour with an accessible, multimedia approach.

Regional monthly intention: from 9th January, 2026 (anniversary of the birth of St. Josemaría) to 26 June, 2026 (feast day of St. Josemaría).

“Peace be with you!” This was the first thing Jesus said when he appeared on the day of the resurrection. He also said: “Do not be afraid.”

On Saturday, 18 members of Opus Dei from 12 countries were ordained as deacons by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang of Macau. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome.

A Funeral Mass for Fr. Robert Leonard Yoest was celebrated on Friday, 20th of February, 2026 at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Lekki, at 9 am. Live images were broadcast from the church.

Fr. Joseph Tormo, a priest of Opus Dei, died on Monday 5 January 2026 at the age of 73. Fr. Joseph came to Nigeria from Spain 40 years ago, at the age of 33, just six years after his ordination, to serve the people and the Church through his priestly ministry. He gave himself fully to his pastoral work. Nigeria for him, was not just a place of assignment, but his home.

I am writing to recount a favor I received recently from Blessed Alvaro.

On Saturday 22nd, 4 Nigerians and 14 other members of Opus Dei were ordained as deacons by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang of Macau. The candidates come 12 different countries. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome at 10:30 am (local time).

A new issue of “Romana,” the official bulletin of the prelature of Opus Dei, is available in English on the Romana website. It covers the first half of 2025.

A review of some milestones on the Opus Dei website in 2025, from the Jubilee Year to the premiere of “One by One,” the death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV, and new steps on the path to the centenary.

We spoke to José Luis González Gullón, co-author of “Opus Dei: A History” (now available in Italian), about the institution’s spiritual and juridical development within the context of the contemporary Church.

You are burdened. Life weighs you down. You often find it hard just to get through the day. You feel caught in a never-ending storm. There is nowhere to hide from the fierce winds that threaten to destroy you. You feel as if everyone is against you. You may even feel like a stranger in your own family.