Opus Dei

Chidera reflects on the profound impact of Opus Dei’s teachings on friendship, which transformed her understanding from mere companionship to a deeper, Christian act of accompaniment. Despite some negative experiences with Opus Dei members, the narrator remains grateful for the meaningful friendships inspired by St. Josemaría’s teachings, celebrated during a Mass of Thanksgiving.

A Lagos-based art entrepreneur and supernumerary member of Opus Dei, sees her work in the creative industry as a spiritual vocation rather than just a career. Through Opus Dei’s formation, she has learned to find holiness in daily professional tasks—emails, meetings, and creative projects—transforming ordinary work into a joyful act of love and service.

Angela Makolo, a university lecturer and numerary of Opus Dei, shares how her life has been shaped and enriched by two unique families — her close-knit biological family and her Opus Dei family — both of which continue to inspire her journey of faith, service, and mentorship.

Bishop Onah's homily on the Feast of St. Josemaría Escriva at St Therese's Cathedral, Nsukka, Nigeria.

The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria are calling for 9-days of prayer for peace and healing, from from Saturday, 21 June 2025 to 29 June, 2025.

During their recent visit to Rome for the Holy Week and Easter celebrations, some university students from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, visited the Nigerian Cardinal His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze, at his private residence in the Vatican.

26 June is the feast of Saint Josemaría. This marks the 100th anniversary of his priestly ordination and the 50th anniversary of his transit into heaven. Masses will be celebrated in many cities and towns around Nigeria.

Orisun School of Hospitality, Ibadan, offered us an opportunity to give back to society when they organised a service project for us in the Juvenile Correctional Institute at Sango, Ibadan.

Regional monthly intention: from 19.III.25 (Solemnity of St. Joseph) to 16.VII.25 (Our Lady of Mount Carmel).

Prof. Neri Picardo, a numerary member of Opus Dei, was a naturalized Nigerian and became an adopted son of Neke-Oghe in Ezeagu local government area of Enugu State. He died of a heart attack on Wednesday 5th February 2025, at the age of 75.