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News from New Zealand and Australia
  • 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.

July 29: Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus

Recent News 07/28/2022

To stress the family spirit of the home in Bethany where Jesus loved to stay, Pope Francis has established the memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, replacing the previous memorial of Saint Martha.

Preparing for the Feast of Corpus Christi

Recent News 06/14/2022

Some resources for growing in love for Christ's real presence in the Eucharist, with words from Pope Francis, Saint John Paul II, Saint Josemaria and Bishop Javier Echevarria.

Africa Day 2022: "The African renaissance is a reality"

Recent News 06/06/2022

On 25 May, a meeting entitled “African Renaissance: Fact or Fiction?” was held in Rome, organized by Harambee Africa International and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross on the occasion of Africa Day 2022.

Inspiring Examples of Sanctity in Marriage

Recent News 05/20/2022

Next Thursday, 26 May 2022, the 2nd day of reflection on lay holiness will be held in Rome. Entitled "Sanctity, Marriage, Family," it will take place just one month before the end of the “Amoris Laetitia” Year of the Family. The Prelate of Opus Dei will give the closing address.

“I like to think of Opus Dei as a family of families”

Recent News 07/13/2022

Fernanda Lopes is the president of the preparatory Committee for the centenary of Opus Dei. Part of the Central Advisory in Rome since September 2020, she speaks about the recent workshop on the family in which she took part with people from all over the world

Feast of the Most Holy Trinity

Recent News 06/10/2022

On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.

A Worldwide Conversation on Affectivity and Sexuality

Recent News 06/01/2022

From 4-5 June 2022, an online conference will take place organized by the IFFD (International Federation for Family Development) with the title “Love Talks.”

Ordinations in Rome: “Help many people to know the life of Jesus”

Recent News 05/19/2022

Bishop Ricardo García, the consecrating bishop, told the twenty-four new priests of Opus Dei that “your lives, starting today, will be marked by the ministry of the sacraments, the ministry of the word and the ministry of charity.”

Workshop on Family Accompaniment

Recent News 06/15/2022

A recent workshop at the International University of Catalonia in Barcelona helped many couples from all over the world to reflect on how to accompany families more effectively in today´s society.

Opus Dei: A History (Volume One)

Recent News 06/10/2022

Volume One of the first in-depth history of Opus Dei, written by José Luis González Gullón and John F. Coverdale, is now available in English from Scepter Publishers.

From Scientist to Priest

Recent News 05/31/2022

Lorenzo De Vittori is one of the 24 priests ordained in Rome on May 21, 2022. In this video, he speaks about his scientific work and path to the priesthood.

To Poland and Back

Recent News 05/18/2022

A sudden inspiration led Thais and Sonsoles on an adventure that took them to Poland and back to rescue refugees from Ukraine.

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