Week 6: Witnesses of the Faith
Reading, a mission, and questions to reflect on in the sixth week of the Saint Josemaria challenge (March 28-June 26, 2025).
Infographic: How is Opus Dei governed?
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.
Biography of Msgr. José Andrés Carvajal
Msgr. José Andrés Carvajal was born in Murcia (Spain) in 1970. He was ordained a priest in Rome in 1999. He has been Central Secretary Vicar of the Prelature of Opus Dei since April 2025.
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz Names the Vicars and Other Members of the Central Advisory and the General Council of Opus Dei
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.
May Recollection Kit (2025)
A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home, including a downloadable PDF.
Sonsoles, 2 May 1935: The First Pilgrimage
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.
Saint Catherine of Siena, Intercessor of Opus Dei
April 29 is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena. The story of how Saint Josemaria decided to name her an intercessor of Opus Dei. Adapted from an article published in "Studia et Documenta," vol. 8 (2014).
With his boots on
A columnist and former editor-in-chief of BusinessWorld writes about the example of Pope Francis as leader of an organization and a family.
Great job, Lolo Kiko!
Following the death of Pope Francis, Raul A. Nidoy, a Filipino theologian reflects on what he considers the top 7 accomplishments of the late Pontiff.
“Presence itself is the answer” -- Pope Francis in the Philippines
Remembering special moments of Pope Francis’ trip to the Philippines in January 2015 highlighting his human and spiritual concern for his Filipino children… and grandchildren (who called him “Lolo Kiko”)