The Pope's address at the Mass of Thanksgiving
An address by Pope John Paul II to pilgrims gathered for the canonization of St. Josemaría Escrivá on October 7, 2002.
Canonization Facts and Figures
A 99-year-old Filipino priest will be at St. Peter's Square on October 6th. 37 choirs will participate. Pilgrims are coming from 84 different countries. And more....
The Prelate's Greeting to the Pope
The greeting given by Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, to Pope John Paul II, at the audience in St. Peter's Square on October 7, 2002.
The Prelate's Homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving
A homily by Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, delivered in St. Peter's Square, Rome, during the Mass of thanksgiving for the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá on October 7, 2002.
The Pope´s canonization homily and Angelus message
The full text in English of the homily given by John Paul II at the Mass of Canonization for St. Josemaría Escrivá, and his Angelus message directly following the Mass.
Pope to canonize Blessed Josemaría Escrivá on Sunday
The Vatican Information Service has published the following biography of Josemaria Escriva, in preparation for his canonization on October 6 by John Paul II.
June 26 in Rome
On June 26, the liturgical feast of Blessed Josemaria, Bishop Javier Echevarria celebrated a Mass in his honor in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Valle Giulia. Around fifteen hundred people attended the ceremony.
Statement from Opus Dei's prelate about the canonization
Bishop Echevarría, on the announcement of Josemaría Escrivá's canonization: "In the saints we can always recognize the spiritual fruitfulness of the Church, sowing holiness all over the world."
January 2002 La Repubblica Interview
Bishop Echevarria answers candid questions about Blessed Josemaria, Opus Dei, and the Church in the Third Millenium.