Opus Dei

One year after the visit of the Prelate of Opus Dei to Nigeria his message, advice and encouragement continue to ring true.

The just concluded Science Challenge, organised by Helmbridge Study Centre, Lagos, ran for five weeks, testing participating students in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and General Knowledge.

The 26th of June, which is the anniversary of Saint Josemaría's death in 1975, is also his feast day. Masses will be celebrated in many cities and towns in Nigeria.

Nkem Agboti, a lawyer in Lagos, Nigeria, speaks about the inspiration she finds in Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz's life, her discovery of family values, the need to bring the faith to her friends, the value of little things and her involvement in pro-life activities.

Africa's greatest wealth is its young people, who need to have access to education and work possibilities, Pope Francis says in his prayer intention for this month.

There are centres for women in Abuja, Lagos, Benin, Ibadan, Iloti Village, Enugu and Nsukka.

There are currently centres for men in Lagos, Benin, Ibadan, Enugu and Nsukka.

There are two retreat and conference centres in Nigeria.

In his first visit to Nigeria as Prelate he celebrated Mass in Nigeria and had several meetings.

On 5 May 2018, 31 new priests of the Prelature of Opus Dei were ordained in Rome by Cardinal Robert Sarah. Six are from Africa.