Junior candidates in Opus Dei
In the Prelature of Opus Dei, junior candidates are people between fourteen and a half and sixteen and a half years old who, seeking to respond to a call from the Lord, have expressed their desire to join the Prelature when they reach the required age.
Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.
Regional Circumscriptions of Opus Dei
This article lists the current circumscriptions of Opus Dei, which include about sixty countries in which the Prelature is present.
Historical Overview
Opus Dei was founded in 1928 in Spain and is currently established in 66 countries.
Christians in the middle of the world
Opus Dei has around 90,000 members, both men and women. 98% are laypeople, most of whom are married. The remaining 2% are priests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Opus Dei.
Common Works and Auxiliary Societies of Opus Dei: What were they, and why did they cease to exist?
From the foundational years, St. Josemaría said that Opus Dei would have personal and collective ways of communicating the Christian faith and the spirit of the Work. This article describes the evolution of its collective apostolate.
Educational and social initiatives which receive assistance from the Opus Dei Prelature
This article gives an overview of the educational and social initiatives which have formational and spiritual assistance agreements with Opus Dei. The data was compiled from public information about these initiatives and was updated in June 2024.
Teaching Children to Adore Jesus in the Eucharist
This initiative began in Vigo (Galicia, Spain) to help little children approach Eucharistic adoration in order to pray and form a relationship with God from a young age. Little by little, it spread to other parishes in the city.
