"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
"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.”
An Inspiration to Many
Peter Harris will be remembered as a very cheerful and optimistic family man with a creative mind.
A unique UNIV encounter
It was a long-time dream to join thousands of other young pilgrims in Rome with the Pope for a group of young Australians and New Zealanders, but for some the reality surpassed their imaginations, as they came face to face with Pope Francis.
Surprised by Mercy: Hamilton, New Zealand
As the plight of refugees attracts worldwide concern, students from New Zealand’s Rimbrook Study Centre do their bit to welcome them.
Finding Christ in the Middle of the World
In this series of seven short videos, Australians from all backgrounds speak about the message of Saint Josemaria and its impact on their daily lives.
Rome, May 24, 2025. The English Cardinal Arthur Roche, Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, conferred priestly ordination on 20 deacons of the Prelature of Opus Dei from 11 countries. The ordination took place this morning in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Rome, where family and friends of the new priests were able to accompany them with prayer and affection.
During the session of the 10th Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, as established by current regulations, in addition to the vicars, the Prelate appointed the other members of the Central Advisory and the General Council, the bodies that assist the Prelate in governing the institution.
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office about the 10th Ordinary General Congress, which will take place from April 23 to May 5, 2025.
On 14 February, St Josemaría understood that God was also calling women and priests to be and to do Opus Dei. Some resources to celebrate the double anniversary of the foundation of the women's branch of Opus Dei (14 February 1930) and the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross (14 February 1943).
You are cordially invited, along with your family and friends, to attend Holy Mass in honour of St Josemaria Escriva, Founder of Opus Dei.
In May 1935, Josemaría Escrivá and Ricardo Fernández Vallespín made a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Sonsoles in Ávila, and the custom of the May pilgrimage was born in Opus Dei. In this episode, historian Alfredo Méndiz comments on some details from a text written after their experience.
This page contains a selection of texts about the upcoming Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, which will be held in Rome from April 23 to May 5.
In this episode of Fragments of History, historian Constantino Ánchel traces the history of the first associate of Opus Dei and describes how the vocation to the Work as an associate spread through various Spanish cities over the next few years.
This infographic provides a visual representation of the way Opus Dei is governed centrally and in each of the countries in which it is present. It also includes some current data about the number of people in Opus Dei and distribution by continent.
The 2017 Ordinary General Congress approved a number of conclusions, outlined in the Prelate’s letter on February 14 that year, which set the course for the governance of Opus Dei over the following eight years. This page highlights some of the initiatives carried out during that time, impacting all the circumscriptions.
The path to the Centenary has sparked a process of reflection, seen in the recently concluded Regional Assemblies held around the world. In this conversation with Isabel Sánchez, secretary of the Central Advisory, she shares some of the key topics discussed.
In 2024, the Regional Assemblies of Opus Dei were held, bringing together several thousand people in nearly 70 countries over the course of a year to reflect on the theme "On the Road to the Centenary of the Work." The contributions gathered will help prepare for the Ordinary General Congress of 2025, scheduled for April and May.